Together, we improve the lives of local people affected by cancer.

We are here for anyone affected by cancer at any stage, from diagnosis and treatment, to life beyond cancer.

I have been diagnosed with cancer
I know someone who is affected by cancer
I have lost someone to cancer

Do you need support?

Cancer affects us all in many different ways; we know it can be a difficult time. Whether you’d like to talk in confidence, get practical support or have a calm space away, we can help.

Find out how we can help
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Looking for information?

When diagnosed with cancer the amount of information you have to take in can sometimes be overwhelming. Learning new words and meanings, finding out about a diagnosis and what the future may look like can be challenging.

We’re here to help you work through all of this, with clear information and a wide range of resources.

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Find a support centre near you

Find a support centre near you

Our Big C Centres at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, in Norwich city centre, Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn are open Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays).

    Time to relax with our complementary therapies

    We offer a range of therapies to individuals affected by cancer, to help ease some of the physical, psychological and emotional side effects.

    Choose from gentle massage, relaxation, reflexology and reiki.

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    We’ve helped people like Helen

    Helen came across Big C after a nurse mentioned the charity at hospital and put a card in her pack. Since then Helen has used many of our support services and programmes. This is her story…

    Read Helen’s story
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    We’ve helped people like Janice & Eddie

    Janice is one of our dedicated volunteers at the King’s Lynn Support Centre, and having been involved for a while now, wanted to share her story…

    Read Janice’s story
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    1 in 2

    people will get cancer
    in their life time.

    2.5m

    people in the UK are
    living with cancer.

    4 in 10

    people in the UK are
    living with cancer.

    Your support is needed more than ever before.

    Donate

    Every pound donated goes
    to supporting those affected by cancer in our community.

    Donate today

    Volunteer

    Volunteering is a great way to spend free time, meet new people, and gain experience.

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    Fundraise

    Fundraise by yourself, or
    with family and friends, to raise vital funds for Big C.

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    Fundraise for Big C

    Some people take to the skies, run, jump, walk, swim and cycle, whilst others make tea, bake cakes or paint faces. Make a local difference in your community and help us raise funds.

    Get inspired
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    Forthcoming events

    Big C’s Big Cuppa

    4th February 2024

    Organise your Big Cuppa event, spread the word and get the kettle boiling for World Cancer Day.

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    17th March 2024

    Blickling Spring Half Marathon

    The Blickling Spring Half Marathon is an event not to be missed! The route will take you through some of the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside, starting and finishing in front of the iconic Blickling Hall, near Aylsham.

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    Visit one of our shops

    Centrally placed in Norwich and surrounding market towns, our Big C shops are in the heart of each community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages – whether regular customers or new faces.

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    “I wouldn’t really believe it was possible, but it has, and is, changing lives. Sometimes I think we all have a purpose in this world, and I wonder whether I was ill to actually create Big C as it is today.”

    David Moar M.B.E, Big C Co-Founder

    Since 1980 we’ve funded more than £12.5 million in research and equipment grants across the Norwich Research Park.

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    Our latest news

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    Big C to Hold Jingle Jangle Fun Run at Thetford Forest

    Big C is holding its first Christmas Fun Run on Sunday 3rd December at High Lodge, Thetford.

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    Big C Uses New Health Academy to Promote Education around Cancer

    Norfolk Cancer Charity, Big C, has launched its own Health Academy as part of the organisation’s Education Division and in line with NHS Core20PLUS5 initiative.

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    New support for people living with secondary breast cancer

    Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, is launching a new service with Big C in Norwich for people with incurable secondary breast cancer.

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    Success with Big C’s National Three Peaks Challenge

    Across the weekend of 11th – 14th August 2023, Team Big C took on the National Three Peaks Challenge across England, Scotland and Wales. The last time Team Big C had taken on the challenge was in June of 2017 and the team this year were just as excited to take part six years later!

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