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 logo 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:

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

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.