Local support groups

Many people find it helpful to share their experiences with others who understand what they're going through. There are many support groups in South East Wales for people affected by cancer. The Patient Information Centre stocks leaflets on local and national support groups. 

The support groups listed here are for cancer type. There are also many drop-in centres that are open to anyone affected by cancer in a particular town or area. Click here to find a drop-in centre near you.

Breast cancer support groups

Breast of Friends (Llanidloes) - Janet 01686 412778
Breast Friends Cardiff & Vale 0845 0771894
In the Pink (Merthyr area) - Diane 01685 728645
LIFT (Cowbridge) - Anne 01446 772843
North Gwent & South Powys Breast Cancer Support Group - Lesley 01873 858973
Pontyclun & District Breast Cancer Support Group- Barbara 01443 237997

Head and neck cancer support groups          

faceupcymru@outlook.com

Kidney support group          

Support group - South East Wales - John or Helle 02920 665783 or
02920 485791

Myeloma support groups          

Myeloma support group South Wales - Jenny 02920 734955

Prostate cancer support groups         

Procare Cardiff - Tony 02920 756044
Progress (Newport) - Irene 01633 234237

Pseudomyxoma online resource         

Pseudomyxoma (PMP)
Website: pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk
Facebook: PMPAppendixCancerSupportGroup     

Thyroid cancer support groups          

Thyroid cancer support group Wales - Helen 07716 105210

Upper GI cancer support groups         

Upper GI support group - Rhiannon 01443 443051

Other cancer related support groups          

Colorectal & Stoma Support Group (Merthyr) 01685 728205

Cancer Information and Support Services (CISS) 01792 655025 or 01639 642333
Gwent Cancer Support 01495 768633
Ray of Light Wales - Sue 07971 349703
Royal Glamorgan Stoma Care Support Group 01443 443053
S E Wales lymphoedema support group - www.lymphoedema.org 020 73514480

Drop-in centres and Support       

Cancercareline 01495 221660
Maggie's Centre 029 22408024

Maggie's Centre Swansea 01792 200000
Rowan Tree Cancer Care 01443 419369
Cancer Aid Merthyr 01685 379633