Cancer Services - Oncology and our specialist Macmillan unit

What is oncology?

The term oncology literally means a branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. The word 'onco' means bulk, mass, or tumor while 'logy' means study.

Who are Macmillan?

Macmillan Cancer Support provide practical, medical and financial support and strive for better cancer care. For more information visit the Macmillan website.

Available services

We offer a large range of services, support and information, these include:

• Information and support at our Macmillan unit
• Benefit and Welfare Rights Advisor (Funded by 'Big C) for guidance on financial issues
• Day treatment room
• A blood taking service
• Reflexology
• Wig consultations
• Look good, feel better classes
• A chemotherapy suite
• Support groups
• How to find our Macmillan Centre
• Transport information (includes travel information for Addenbrooke's Hospital)
• What to expect if you have been referred to our oncology clinic
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cancer Services User Group
• Paediatric oncology service
• Cervical Screening
• Cancer Transformation Team
• King's Lynn Breast Screening Service
• CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Support Line

We have expanded our services

Work has completed on expanding our cancer care services in, what was an £840,000 project. This project has resulted in expanded chemotherapy services and a refreshed palliative day care room. Charity and hospital officials agree that these upgrades were vital in enabling us to continue to meet patient needs and improve their comfort and environment whilst receiving care.

Contact the team

You can talk to:

• The Macmillan reception on 01553 613413
• The Macmillan information and support office on 01553 613985
• Our lead cancer nurse and Matron, Dawn Slack on 01553 613897
• The Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist team on 01553 613613 extension 4558
• Day Treatment Care on 01553 613516
• CNS Support Line - For patients who are already recieving treatment on 01553 214610