Cancerbackup: Speak to a nurse

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Want to speak to a specialist cancer nurse? Call free on 0808 800 1234


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Speak to a nurse

If you need to talk to someone about any aspect of your cancer, our specialist cancer nurses can give you confidential, accurate and up-to-date information and support over the phone.

Call them free on 0808 800 1234 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm). Calls in the UK are free from any landline and the following mobile networks: O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Virgin and Vodafone.

You can speak to a nurse in any language.

Our nurses are trained in using the RNID typetalk service. Text phone 18001 0808 800 1234.

Please note: due to technical difficulties you are more likely to be able to speak to a nurse if you call between 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri.



The helpline is available to UK residents only. Find out more about our cancer information service.


Content last reviewed: 15 August 2008
Page last modified: 20 August 2008

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