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

Browse our resources

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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.

Discover more

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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

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

Forthcoming events

Big C’s Big Cuppa

27 January – 9 February

Big Cuppa returns for World Cancer Day 2025.

We know that there’s no better way to bring people together than with a good cup of tea and a slice of cake, so get the venue set, grab your favourite mug and have a natter all in aid of Big C.

Find out more

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1 March

Strictly Big C

Following a successful event in 2024, the Big C glitter ball is back for 2025!

It’s time to get the sequins on and join us for a glamorous evening of ballroom and latin dancing with our ‘Strictly Big C’ fundraising event.

Find out more

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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