Cancer – Signs & Symptoms
It’s important to be aware of any new or worrying symptoms.
Although it’s unlikely to be cancer, it’s important to speak to a GP so they can investigate. Finding cancer early means it’s easier to treat.
For information on the signs and symptoms of cancer see links below. If you are worried about any of the signs and symptoms listed on this page or on the following links then please make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible to discuss this further.
Worried about cancer? Cancer signs and symptoms – Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer – Signs and symptoms – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Signs and symptoms of cancer | Cancer Research UK
Cancer Care Review
A Cancer Care Review (CCR) is a supportive conversation between the patient and their GP or practice nurse, either face to face or on the telephone. This provides another opportunity for the patient to raise any new or ongoing concerns. If appropriate they can be referred to services or signposted to information and support available in their community or offered by third sector organisations.
If you would like to request a Cancer Care review please contact the surgery
For more information on Personalised care and the cancer care review please visit:
RM Partners – Personalised care Interventions
Social Prescribing
People living with cancer have varied needs and cancer can affect all aspects of life from relationships to work and finance. Your GP or Practice Nurse can refer you to our social prescribers who can provide you with practical advice and help you to access non-clinical local services to help support you with some of these needs.
Cancer Support Services
There are many services available to support you and your loved ones when you have received a cancer diagnosis as well as during any treatment you may have and beyond. You may find some of the following services helpful:
Cancer care map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK.
Health and Wellbeing Events (HWBEs) are education and support sessions that provide individuals living with or beyond cancer with information to live as healthily and actively as possible after cancer treatment.
Look good feel better is a leading cancer support charity aimed at boosting the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer. Currently they provide online workshops covering skincare and make-up; grooming, hair loss, haircare, wig advice and nail care.
Life after cancer brings people together who have finished cancer treatment to form support groups, with an aim to increase their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre – St Georges Hospital – The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre team at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals provides free, confidential information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
Macmillan Information & Support Service – Kingston Hospital – This service is staffed by a health professional and trained volunteers, some of whom have experience of living with cancer. They can help anyone – patients, their relatives, friends and carers – with concerns about cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support are there to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can. Whether you need help paying bills, advice on benefits or treatment, or just want to chat.
Maggies – are there for everyone with cancer and all the people who love them. They support people whatever type of cancer they have, and whatever stage they’re at.
Marie Curie provides a better end of life for more people, whatever the illness. We’re here for anyone living with any illness they’re likely to die from, and those close to them. We provide free palliative and end of life care, information and support. We campaign for more people to have a better end of life and fund palliative care research.
Teenage Cancer Trust Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. We’re here for anyone diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24, and their loved ones too.
Last Updated 21/11/2025