Support groups
There are lots of support groups for people who have cancer or are affected by it:
- Breast cancer support
- Lung cancer support
- Myeloma support
- Neuro-oncology support
- Further local support
Breast cancer
We run support groups for those who have had a diagnosis of primary or secondary breast cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body).
Support group information for 2025
Primary breast cancer (for patients at King’s College Hospital site)
Face to face
Macmillan Information and Support Centre
- Tuesday 7 October, 2.30pm to 4pm
- Tuesday 2 December, 2.30pm to 4pm
Virtual
Microsoft Teams
- Tuesday 2 September, 2.30pm to 4pm
- Tuesday 4 November, 2.30pm to 4pm
Primary breast cancer (for patients at Princess Royal University Hospital site)
The Primrose Centre, 3 Prudence Lane, BR6 8RE
Face to face
- Thursday 2 October, 10.30am to midday
- Thursday 4 December, 10.30am to midday
Virtual
Microsoft Teams
- Thursday 4 September, 10.30am to midday
- Thursday 6 November, 10.30am to midday
Secondary breast cancer (for all Trust patients)
Face to face
Macmillan Information and Support Centre
- Tuesday 7 October, 10.30am to midday
- Tuesday 2 December, 10.30am to midday
Virtual
Microsoft Teams
- Thursday 2 September, 10.30am to midday
- Thursday 2 October, 2.30pm to 4pm
- Thursday 4 November, 10.30am to midday
- Thursday 4 December, 2.30pm to 4pm
Contact the Macmillan Information and Support Centre to self-refer or ask your specialist nurse to refer you.
Lung cancer
Everybreath runs monthly meetings, social gatherings and online events across South East London to provide support to lung cancer patients and their families.
Contact the group to find out more about meetings and news updates.
Myeloma
The South East London Myeloma Support Group is a quarterly support group for patients and carers affected by myeloma.
Please contact [email protected] for details of upcoming meetings.
Neuro-oncology
We run a number of brain tumour support groups throughout the year.
Please contact [email protected] for details of upcoming meetings.
Further local support groups
The Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area. It is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund charity. You can search by area and/or keyword and easily filter services.