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The Dianne Oxberry Trust is dedicated to raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer so that people are able to present earlier to their GPs and secure a speedier diagnosis. Their vision is to ensure the best possible outcome giving people more time with their loved ones. 

ALK+ UK provides a forum where patients and their families can exchange information about diagnosis and treatment. It aims to be a source of information for patients so that they are better informed about their condition and empowered to ensure that their healthcare providers employ best practice.

Future Dreams offers support to patients diagnosed with breast cancer as well as family members or caregivers. Workshops and classes provided by Future Dreams, both in person and online, enable people to manage through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. 

Cancer Card aims to ensure no one faces cancer alone. They provide a compassionate and personalised service that connects people affected by cancer with the right support, regardless of their background or circumstances.

The Ruth Strauss Foundation provides emotional support for families and help them to prepare for the death of a parent. They influence research into non-smoking lung cancer to boost awareness of the disease and improve outcomes for patients. 

Cancer52 represents small patient support group cancer charities united by their vision of seeing a better future for everyone affected by rare and less common cancer. Its aim is to promote improved diagnosis, treatment and support for those affected.

At Myeloma UK, they fund research that looks to answer questions about the development, detection and treatment of myeloma to help improve the future of people with myeloma. They work with healthcare professionals to improve care and secure access to cancer treatments.

Making decisions and being faced with conversations about genetic testing can be difficult. There is a lot of information available which can feel overwhelming, especially when you may not be familiar with some of the language. Use the glossary list below to get to know some of these words and help you start to break down some of the information available.