IBC Outreach

Something To Look Forward To is a charity website for people with cancer and their families to access a variety of gifts generously donated by people and companies. Find anything from restaurant meals, hotel stays, beauty treatments, tickets for events and cottage holidays. They support people of any age, with any cancer diagnosis from the point of diagnosis up to one year after last active treatment (chemo/radio) or major surgery. Those living with a secondary or terminal diagnosis are supported on an ongoing basis. All gifts and experiences can be applied for via their charity website.

We’re on a mission to support every person affected by breast cancer in the UK. We want to give every breast cancer patient in the UK a free Little Lifts gift box when they start treatment.

Look Good Feel Better run free workshops in the UK, led by expert volunteers from the beauty and wellbeing industry, which give practical advice and support to people living with cancer. Every workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation, whilst helping support people with their changing appearance. People leave our workshops feeling empowered, motivated and less isolated – allowing them to look good, but feel even better.

Drain Dollies was created by Charley Wood who had a double mastectomy herself.

Whilst recovering she created beautiful drain bags to carry and conceal her drains. The bags are practical, allowing you the use of your hands, but also give dignity to those using them. 10% of sales are donated to prevent breast cancer.

Radiaderm is a leading provider of clinically proven skincare products designed specifically for use during radiation therapy. Our innovative two-step system, Radiaderm R1R2, is the only skin care system that provides initial cooling, skin temperature stabilisation and immediate hydration (Step 1), and then subsequent moisturisation, skin smoothing, and promotion of elasticity (Step 2). At Radiaderm, we understand the impact radiation therapy can have on your skin, and we’re dedicated to delivering the best possible skincare solutions to support your treatment journey.

Make 2nds Count is a charity dedicated to giving hope to those affected by secondary breast cancer. We strive to do this by raising awareness and funding medical research that will contribute to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Our community programme supports patients and families affected by this incurable disease.

Macmillan provides free, expert, up-to-date information about cancer. It runs a free, confidential support line with trained advisers who can listen, offer guidance and signpost to further support. It also provides trained health and social care professionals, including Macmillan nurses and support workers. In addition to providing services and support, Macmillan campaigns for change and influences decision-makers on cancer-related policies at UK-wide, national and local levels. The organisation is primarily funded by voluntary donations, so fundraising is essential to make sure we can deliver the vital support people living with cancer need.

CANCER CARD(r) is a national charity whose main aim is to assist the NHS by supporting everyone who is affected by cancer, enabling them to directly access relevant information, services and support, all in one place.

Our online support hub is a one stop shop for personalised support and information sharing for cancer patients, partners, families, friends, professionals and employers as they navigate the world of cancer.

Our intuitive search facility provides a personalised experience for each user as they search our directory of UK cancer support charities and services and find valuable support and advice from ‘someone like me’ in our community section.

‘Helping you find the support you need when cancer affects your life.’

Flat Friends UK is dedicated to supporting women who have had single or double mastectomy surgery without breast reconstruction, including those who may face such decisions now or in the future, due to either a breast cancer diagnosis or preventative surgery. We believe living without reconstruction is a positive outcome.

Boost is changing the way women think about breast forms post-mastectomy, one small step at a time. We are a team of innovators, designers, and collaborators, working towards a more inclusive and diverse future for all breast form wearers.

Marks & Spencer host a range of post surgery products, including breast forms, they can be found below:

We carry a comprehensive range of bras, swimwear and breast forms for women who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstructive surgery. Using our expertise we are dedicated to creating and sourcing products and providing services that support women with specialist breast care needs.

Future Dreams is more than just a building in London. They offer a wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, fund vital secondary breast cancer research, and promote breast health awareness.

Breast Cancer Now is the leading Breast Cancer charity in the UK. Find out more about inflammatory breast cancer, including its signs and symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated with their online and downloadable leaflet on IBC

The Know Your Lemons Foundation is an internationally recognised breast health charity, dedicated to empowering individuals around the world with life-saving breast cancer education. Through innovative and approachable resources, the Foundation seeks to demystify breast health, eliminate fear, and ensure that breast cancer awareness and early detection knowledge is available to everyone, no matter their gender, language, or educational background.

Cancer Research UK are the world’s leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.

Cancer Research UK provides cancer incidence, mortality and survival statistics and information on cancer causes and treatment.

Their IBC webpage is linked below.

The UK Charity for TNBC is dedicated to helping people affected by Triple Negative Breast Cancer by providing access to easy to understand and reliable information.

Little C Club supports parents to talk to their children about cancer with flashcards and packs for sale. Their mission is to keep the founding girls’ dreams alive and support families facing a cancer diagnosis by helping explain it in a way that children can understand.

Founded by Sir Kenneth Calman in 1980, Cancer Support Scotland is a Scottish Charity dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer.

As Scotland’s cancer charity, we have been the wellbeing champions for those affected by cancer for over 40 years – not only for those diagnosed, but their loved ones and carers too.

We deliver high-quality counselling, complementary therapy, befriending and stress management services to promote mental and physical wellbeing and to enable those affected by cancer to continue to live the most active life possible in their community.

Give hope. Help cope.  

We are a Wales-based charity giving help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. 

We bring treatment, expert advice and support to where it matters most; the heart of the community