A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening and shocking. It can make you feel that your body - and your whole life - is out of control; and the usual medical procedures, however effective, can add to this feeling of powerlessness.

Cancer Support International (SuPPort) is a new organisation, founded in 2006, dedicated to helping people affected by, or fearful of, cancer. It builds on and develops the comprehensive approach to preventing and overcoming cancer first set out in Jane Plant's international best-selling book Your Life in Your Hands. This approach, known as the Plant Programme, uses the latest scientific findings to show how you, the patient, can regain control by making the changes to your diet and lifestyle to complement your conventional medical treatment and help you to overcome cancer.

Since Your Life in Your Hands was first published in 2000, Jane has heard of success stories from all round the world - stories of people who have used the Plant Programme to overcome different types of cancer: there are about twenty such stories in the latest (2006) edition of the book.

Jane has now joined forces with her long-time friend and colleague Laura Jones to create this website, to enable the latest research results to be brought rapidly to a wider audience. The website provides information and advice for cancer sufferers and their carers, for people who are particularly at risk because of cancer in the family, and indeed for anybody who wants to adopt a diet and lifestyle that will reduce their risk of cancer.

SuPPort - standing for Success using the Plant Programme in overcoming and treating cancer -will help you adopt the principles of the Plant Programme to

eliminate cancer-causing foods and drinks from your diet,

add in the most powerful cancer-preventing foods and drinks, and

cut your exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in your home and environment.

It will also give you advice on how to handle stress effectively - and much more besides.

SuPPort also provides

a forum for members to share their experiences,

easy-to-follow, delicious, healthy recipes,

The latest scientific findings, including those from our associated charity, Cancer PPrevent, which is based at Imperial College, London

answers to frequently asked questions, and

success stories.

For further information about Jane Plant see the page on Jane's story.

Many people believe stress to be an important factor in cancer and other serious diseases. Please see our new website - www.stress-anxiety-depression-support.com to support readers of Jane's groundbreaking new book 'Beating Stress Anxiety and Depression'

Partnership with Cancer Options

Many of our patients ask our advice about conventional treatment for cancer, but since we are not medically qualified we have so far been unable to offer any help in this respect. We are delighted, therefore, to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Cancer Options [www.canceroptions.co.uk], who have established an excellent reputation in recommending appropriate treatments based on conventional medicine and complementary therapies.

Cancer Options provides a unique service for people facing cancer decisions. Run by professionals with experience in orthodox medicine and with unparalleled experience of appraising therapies and clinics all over the world, it is the only professional service with the knowledge and experience to guide you in your choice of treatment.

Patricia Peat

After many years as an oncology nurse, Patricia saw the need for people to have access to good-quality information about all approaches to treatment so they could take charge of their cancer decisions. ??

Dr. Christopher Etheridge PhD BSc(Hons) Chem, BSc (Hons) Herb Med, MCPP, MRSC CChem, DolC, ARCS

From a background in medicine, chemistry and biochemistry, Chris now combines consultancy work with practicing the form of medicine he finds most beneficial for people - herbal medicine.

When you are considering orthodox treatment, Cancer Options can help you with:

• Discussion of options from an impartial viewpoint, looking at potential benefits and possible harmful side effects.
• Recommended strategies for mitigating the harmful side effects.
• Recommendations for second opinions.
• Ensuring that you are being offered the best options available both here and around the world.
• Herbal support for chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.

When you are considering how to devise a long-term programme integrating natural therapies with your orthodox treatment, Cancer Options can help you with:

• Information on viable options.
• Discussion on safe integration of natural therapies with orthodox treatment.
• Checking any treatments or supplements to ensure that they do not interfere with orthodox treatment.
• Discussing the various practitioners and clinics, both in the UK and elsewhere.
• Ensuring that you avoid the charlatans and do not waste your money.
• Herbal support to deal with symptoms and promote healing.

Cancer Options works with you by personal or telephone consultation.
Tel 0845 009 2041;?International +441623438733;
Fax 0871 425 2041?
[email protected]
www.canceroptions.co.uk