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Urgent advice: Covid-19 - Important Operational Changes to Cancer Services

We want you to know that transmission of COVID at CUH is very low, and both patients and staff are being routinely tested for the virus. You are encouraged to come in for your scheduled appointment and not delay further. If you have concerns about COVID risks, please contact your treating team. 

Visit our Cancer services Covid-19 information page for more details.

Non-urgent advice: Addenbrooke’s Cancer Patient Partnership Group

The Addenbrooke's Cancer Patient Partnership Group (CPPG) is a group of patients and carers who work with hospital staff to improve cancer services by sharing the patients’ views and raising concerns on their behalf.

You can read more here.

Welcome to Cancer services film

Link: https://youtu.be/SVi-VmlbCb0

Video transcript - Welcome to Cancer services

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Hi, everyone. I'm Hannah Brown.

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One of the senior nurses

working here in Cancer Services.

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It's my pleasure to

welcome you to this film.

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Cambridge University Hospitals

is a family of hospitals,

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comprising Addenbrooke's and the Rosie.

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Throughout this film, you may

hear the hospital referred to

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as Addenbrooke’s or CUH.

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No one wants to have a cancer diagnosis,

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but we hope to make the

experience of treatment

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as good as it can possibly be for you

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or your relative or friend.

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Here at Cambridge University Hospitals,

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we care for thousands of people

a year diagnosed with cancer

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and we are proud to provide

some of the best care

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and most advanced

treatments in the country.

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We are the regional centre

for rarer types of cancer

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and also the local hospital

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for those living in the Cambridge area.

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We offer cutting edge research

options for many people.

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Treatments offered here include surgery,

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radiotherapy, chemotherapy,

immunotherapies,

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stem cell transplantation,

and even newer treatments,

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for example, CAR-T therapy.

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Our teams are highly

trained and specialised

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and you're in safe hands here at CUH.

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A cancer diagnosis

certainly causes disruption

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and we try to minimise

this wherever possible.

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For example, by offering

telephone or video appointments

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and blood tests locally

whenever appropriate

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and offering some chemotherapy

treatments in the community.

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You can ask your care

team about these options.

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The multidisciplinary team

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includes allied healthcare professionals

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such as physiotherapists and dietitians

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with specialist cancer knowledge.

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Clinical nurse specialists

work in all specialty teams

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and will be one of your

main points of contact

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throughout your treatment.

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Your clinical nurse

specialist will be an expert

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in their field and will provide

support and advice for you.

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We have a fantastic Cancer

Support Service here at CUH,

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who works closely with the

multidisciplinary teams

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to provide holistic care for

people living with cancer

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and their families.

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We work with a range of

partners including Macmillan,

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Maggie's Centre and Cancer

Research UK amongst others,

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which enables collaborative working

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to meet unique needs of each patient.

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We take pride in listening to our patients

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and aim to ensure that any

service changes involve patients,

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so please do feedback to

us about how we are doing.

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We're really excited about plans

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to continually improve our services

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and patient involvement is key

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to getting these changes right.

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We hope the information in this film

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about our current services and facilities

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will help you navigate your way

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about the hospital and

offer some useful advice.

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Thank you.

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I'm Paul, one of the patients working

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with the staff at CUH.

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Getting to hospital may

feel challenging at first,

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however, there are lots of options

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for travelling available to and from CUH.

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There are many routes

leading to the hospital,

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including Hills Road, Long

Road, Trumpington Road

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and Addenbrooke's Road.

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They all have dedicated cycle lanes

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as well as off-road paths,

some of their length.

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The bike racks are available

to use around the campus

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and the closest to Oncology

Haematology Outpatients

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is located next to Clinic 14,

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the Eye Clinic on Robinson Way.

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Addenbrooke's Hospital

has its own bus station

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at the Hills Road entrance to the site

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where the majority of buses

pick up and drop off people.

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There are further stops

around the biomedical campus,

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however, the closest to the

Oncology Haematology Outpatients

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is the Addenbrooke's bus station.

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The Cambridge Railway

Station is an easy walk

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or short bus ride away from the hospital.

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It takes approximately 10 minutes by bus

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or 30 minutes walking to get to CUH.

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There are taxi available

outside of the train station

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which can take you to CUH if needed.

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There are also a number of

local taxi firms operating

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around the hospital site

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and these include Panther Taxis,

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A1 Cabco, or Cambcab.

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You can contact them directly

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or ask the reception team to

order one for you if necessary.

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When travelling by car, the

hospital is well signposted

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from most parts of Cambridge.

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If driving from outside of

Cambridge, there is easy access

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to the campus via Addenbrooke's Road

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signposted from Junction 11 on the M11.

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There are two main multi-story

car parks available

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for patients and visitors at CUH,

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Car Park 1 and Car Park 2.

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Cancer patients receiving

chemotherapy or radiotherapy

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can park in the disabled bays

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on any level in Car Parks 1 and 2

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as they're also designated

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for cancer patients receiving treatment.

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Other disabled parking bays

around CUH are only available

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to blue badge holders.

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If you are asked for

evidence, all you need to do

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is present your appointment details.

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Car Parks 1 and 2 each

operate a pay on foot system

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where customers make their payment

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for the period of time they have parked

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when exiting the carpark.

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Patients can take their carpark ticket

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to Oncology Haematology Outpatients

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or Radiotherapy reception

to receive a daily

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or weekly stamp that enables them

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to be charged a discounted rate.

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The stamped car park ticket

will then need to be taken

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to the customer service

desk in Car Parks 1 or 2

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for processing.

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If you are a blue badge holder,

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parking is free in both car parks.

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You'll however, also need to

get your carpark ticket stamped

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and take it along with your blue badge

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to the carpark customer

service desk for authorisation

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before you leave.

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If you have any further

questions about car parking,

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you can speak to the customer service team

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located on the ground

level in both car parks.

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There is a free courtesy

bus available to use

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running every 30 minutes

from Car Parks 1 and 2.

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The bus can drop and collect

you from the main entrances.

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The Oncology Haematology

Outpatients entrance

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is one of the stops

included on the schedule.

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Please ask at any reception

desk for instructions.

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Another option for car parking

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and travelling to and from hospital

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is one of the many Park and Ride services

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available around Cambridge.

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The closest Park and Ride site to CUH

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is located on Babraham

Road or Trumpington,

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but you may find it easier

to use one of the other sites

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depending on the direction

you're travelling from.

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You may also be eligible for reimbursement

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of fuel and parking costs

via a Macmillan Grant.

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Please visit the Cancer

Support Information Service

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or ask your cancer navigator

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or healthcare professional

for more information.

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Patients are normally

expected to make their own way

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to and from hospital for

non-emergency tests and treatments.

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However, this may not be possible

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if you have a medical

condition that prevents you

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from travelling on public

transport or in taxis.

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Where necessary hospital

transport can be provided

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for both inpatient stays

and outpatient appointments.

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You can contact your transport provider

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to see if you are eligible

for patient transport service.

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If you are unsure who your

transport provider is,

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please contact either your GP surgery,

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the clinic you are attending

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or the Transport Office

at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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For more information about getting

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to Addenbrooke's Hospital,

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please visit the CUH website.

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I'm Helene, one of the patient

representatives working

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with Cancer Directorate staff at CUH.

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The check in process here

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at Oncology Haematology

Outpatients reception

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is very easy and straightforward.

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When you first approach

the reception desk,

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you will be greeted by a receptionist.

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You will then be asked

to provide your name,

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date of birth, first line

of address and postcode,

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phone number, GP practice,

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and details of your next of kin.

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The receptionist will then

ask if you are an NHS patient

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and what country you have lived

in for the last 12 months.

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You may also be asked if you

have had any COVID symptoms

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in the past seven to ten days.

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The order of questions being asked depends

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on each individual receptionist.

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Patients can now also check

all their details online

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via MyChart before attending

their clinic appointment.

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In this situation, the

receptionist will only ask you

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to confirm your name and date of birth

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and may also ask if you

have had any COVID symptoms

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in the past seven to ten days.

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After confirming all the details,

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the reception team will check

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if you require blood to be taken.

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If this is the case,

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you will be given a ticket with a number

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and remain in the waiting area.

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Once the number is announced,

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you will then go to the blood room

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and have the bloods taken.

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The waiting time for

blood results can vary

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and can sometimes take longer than usual

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due to the volume of

requests received at the lab.

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The specialist team

will however inform you

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if the wait for the results

is longer than usual.

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Lastly, the reception team will ask you

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to get your height and weight

taken in the clinic entrance

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by one of the healthcare assistants.

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This is for the clinical team to use

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as a baseline measurement

for routine monitoring

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and to ensure accurate medication dosage

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can then be given to you if necessary.

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Being a patient myself,

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I have a piece of advice

for other patients.

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Please do not hesitate

to ask or check again

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with the reception staff members,

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if there is something

you are unsure about.

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The reception team is

always happy to help.

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Hi, I'm Andy.

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I'm one of the patients working

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with the Cancer Directorate

staff here at the CUH.

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Once you've checked in at the

Oncology Haematology reception,

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you'll most likely remain in

the waiting area on level two

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until you are called for your appointment.

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There are two wheelchair

accessible toilets available to use

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and a small coffee shop if

you need any refreshments

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while you're waiting.

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The Cancer Assessment Unit is located

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directly opposite the reception.

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The Radiotherapy department is located

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ahead of the Oncology

Haematology waiting area.

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You'll go past the blood test room

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on your way to Radiotherapy reception.

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There are small waiting areas available

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at the Radiotherapy department

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and one of them is located

opposite the reception.

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Reception staff will advise

you which area is best for you

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to use depending on your treatment.

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You can also view all the waiting areas

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and treatment rooms on the CUH website

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using the Radiotherapy virtual tour.

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Going back down the corridor

from the Radiotherapy,

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the Cancer Support Information

Service pod is located

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on the left hand side

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next to Oncology Haematology waiting area.

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The team has resources in various formats

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on a wide range of cancer related issues

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and will be happy to

assist you as necessary.

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There are also two additional

wheelchair accessible toilets

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next to the information pod

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available for you to use if needed.

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The Concourse and the Food Court

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are approximately three minutes walk

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from the Cancer Support

Information Service.

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You'll need to go up to

the end of the corridor

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from the information pod, turn

left onto the main corridor

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and continue straight ahead

towards the main hospital area

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following the signage.

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The Concourse will be on your right.

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When entering the area,

you'll find a variety of shops

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offering different services such as Costa,

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Marks and Spencers and the hairdressers

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surrounding the seating

area in the middle.

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Continuing straightforward,

you'll enter the Food Court

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with additional eating and

drinking areas such as Starbucks,

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Burger King and Wellspring.

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Turning right from the concourse however,

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will take you to the main

hospital reception area

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located in front of the

main hospital entrance.

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To go back to the Outpatients,

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you'll need to turn left

when exiting the Concourse.

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You'll then continue along

the corridor, go to the right,

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then to the left, and then

the main Outpatients corridor

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will be ahead of you.

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When walking down,

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you will see the Oncology

Haematology Outpatients corridor

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on your right, taking you back

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to the Oncology Haematology waiting area.

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If you however, continue down

the main Outpatients corridor,

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this will take you to the main

Outpatients reception area.

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The Outpatients pharmacy will

be immediately on your left.

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You'll also find a coffee shop,

and the Amigo store here

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as well as the transport desk

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right next to the main

Outpatients reception.

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There is a CUH Directions

mobile app available

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for patients and visitors to use,

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which helps finding your

way around the hospital,

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making it easier to locate clinics,

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wards, and other facilities

on the CUH campus.

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Every patient we see here

at Addenbrooke's Hospital

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is individually discussed at

a multidisciplinary meeting

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or MDT for short.

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This is where all of the different doctors

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specialising in your cancer type

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and a number of different

specialists involved in your care

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will review scans, biopsies

and your specific needs

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and recommend a treatment plan for you.

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You will not be able

to attend this meeting,

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however your key worker or clinician

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will discuss the plan with you

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in a face-to-face outpatient appointment,

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‘Attend Anywhere’ video

appointment or via the telephone.

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Often the clinical nurse

specialist will be your key worker.

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Your clinical nurse specialist

is your voice at the MDT

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and they will feedback information to you

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which will enable you to

make informed decisions

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about your care and treatment.

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We understand that coming

to a busy department

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can be daunting, particularly

as you may already be

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feeling anxious about your appointment.

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We however, recommend

bringing someone with you

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for your first appointment.

Someone who can provide support

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and help with writing down information

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and assisting you with any

questions you may have.

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We also suggest you bring

a pen and a notebook

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and perhaps a folder or

envelope to store your letters

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and information given to you

in the clinic appointment.

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Sometimes it may be necessary

to send you for further scans

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or investigations on the day.

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Attending in comfortable clothes

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therefore may be easier for you,

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such as a wireless bra or

T-shirt instead of a shirt.

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You may meet several different

healthcare professionals

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at the hospital, all involved

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in different parts of your care.

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We are all here to help

you and your family.

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Surgery is one of the most

commonly used treatments

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for cancer.

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If identified early enough,

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surgery can be a curative

way of treating cancer

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often without the need

for any further treatment.

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Sometimes however, surgery

needs to be used together

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with other treatments, such as

radiotherapy or chemotherapy

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to give the best chance of long-term cure.

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At CUH, cancer patients

are often seen by surgeons

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as the first specialist

regarding their cancer treatment.

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Prior to that, however, the

patient will have been discussed

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in a multidisciplinary meeting

to consider the best way

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of treating their particular cancer type.

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Very often a biopsy will be recommended

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to identify the lump is in fact cancerous

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and needs further treatment with surgery.

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If surgery has been

recommended, the next step

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is to assess the patient's

fitness for an operation.

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Depending on the location of the cancer

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and the body part affected,

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surgery can be relatively

minor or extremely major.

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This will be discussed

with the patient in detail

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to ensure they understand the procedure

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and that they are fit enough

to proceed with surgery.

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These assessments are often

undertaken in conjunction

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with the anaesthetic teams

in the pre-assessment clinic

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before confirming that

surgery will take place.

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At the pre-assessment clinic,

which usually takes place

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in the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre

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a detailed assessment of the

patient's medical background

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will be completed as well as assessment

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of the heart and lungs and

blood tests to ensure fitness.

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Surgery can either be undertaken

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using traditional open surgical approaches

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where a large cut is

made to access the organs

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or by using keyhole approaches

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where only small incisions

in the skin are made.

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The keyhole method can be undertaken

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using standard keyhole surgery instruments

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or by using robotic surgery platforms.

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This approach will allow

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for a more rapid recovery from surgery.

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The location of the surgery will either be

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in the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre

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or in the main surgery complex located

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in the central part of the hospital.

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On the surgery day, you

will most likely attend

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the Addenbrooke's Treatment

Centre early in the morning

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to check in for your surgery.

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You will then be seen by the

anaesthetist and the surgeon

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and will change into a theatre gown.

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When it's time for your operation,

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you will most likely walk

into the theatre by yourself.

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The anaesthetic and surgical

team will welcome you

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and undertake safety checks.

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They will then administer the anaesthetic

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before the operation.

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After surgery, you will

return to the recovery area

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to ensure it's safe for you

to be transported to a ward

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to recover from your operation.

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Some surgeries will allow us

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to discharge you home

on the day of surgery

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or after only 24 hours,

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whereas bigger, more invasive operations

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may require a length of inpatient stay.

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During the inpatient stay,

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you will often meet physiotherapists

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and occupational therapists

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who will ensure you are back on your feet

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and able to get home.

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Your convalescence will continue at home

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and you'll be discharged

with appropriate medications

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in order to allow smooth recovery.

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Generally, the results of your operation

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will tell us the detail of the

cancer that has been removed.

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Approximately six weeks after the surgery,

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you will return to the clinic to be seen

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by the operating surgeon and their team.

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They will check whether

everything has healed nicely

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and whether all blood tests

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and other assessments are satisfactory.

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A decision will then

be made about the need

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for further treatment and

the method of follow-up.

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Throughout your treatment

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for the vast majority of cancer types,

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you will have access to

a cancer nurse specialist

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who will be your first point

of contact to ask questions

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or raise concerns that you might have

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either before or after the surgery.

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Radiotherapy is a treatment

where radiation is used

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to kill cancer cells.

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It may be used in early stages of cancer

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or after it has started to spread.

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It can also be used to make

other treatments more effective,

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reduce the risk of cancer

coming back after surgery

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or relieve symptoms if

a cure is not possible.

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At CUH radiotherapy is delivered

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using either a linear accelerator

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or the insertion of radioactive implants

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otherwise known as brachytherapy.

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Most patients require a planning

CT scan at the beginning

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of their radiotherapy journey.

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This is used to create a bespoke plan

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for each individual person.

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There is usually a waiting

between planning scan

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and the first treatment.

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This is because it takes a

significant amount of time

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to create the plan and to quality check it

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to ensure the best plan is

offered to each patient.

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We have a number of different

treatment machines available

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at CUH and we will choose

the best one for you

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based on your diagnosis.

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You may be required to attend

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for a single treatment appointment

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or be asked to come back Monday to Friday

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for a number of weeks

including bank holidays.

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We also open our service up

on a Saturday if required.

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Treatment appointments last

around 10 to 20 minutes each

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and are delivered by a

team of radiographers.

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This involves positioning the patient

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using bespoke equipment,

position verification

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using x-ray imaging and treatment delivery

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using high energy x-rays.

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Some patients require preparation

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before they have radiotherapy,

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such as drinking water to

achieve a full bladder.

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The team will advise if this is required

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when attending for the

planning CT appointment.

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Radiotherapy side effects are specific

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to the area being treated.

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Common side effects include tiredness

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and reddening of the skin.

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We would expect these to start

after a few days of treatment,

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peaking around one to two weeks

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after the last treatment is delivered.

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Each patient may however react

differently to radiotherapy

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and your treatment team will

discuss any side effects

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with you if they occur.

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For more information and

virtual tour of the department,

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you can visit the Radiotherapy

page on the CUH website.

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As part of a cancer treatment plan,

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patients may require drug treatments

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commonly known as chemotherapy.

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Chemotherapy is one of the type of drugs

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used to treat cancer.

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Other treatments such as

immunotherapies, hormones

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and targeted therapies

are also regularly used.

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Treatment options

recommended to each patient

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are individualised based

on the type of cancer,

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genetics, patient's

wishes and risk factors.

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These treatments can be

given before or after surgery

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or alongside radiotherapy.

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The type of treatment by

a patient will be decided

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following a discussion between the patient

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and their clinical team.

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The patient can be accompanied

by their family or friends

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or anybody they'd like if they wished.

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Treatment drugs can be

given in different ways.

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Some are given as tablets,

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some as a fluid into the

vein called intravenous

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and injections into the skin

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or in a pump which may

need to be taken home.

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The way the treatment is given depends on

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how the research has shown

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it is most effective at

treating your disease.

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It is most common to

receive treatment in blocks

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known as cycles.

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The length for cycles is measured in weeks

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and it depends on the type of drugs given.

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When on treatment, a patient

will have regular appointments

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with their clinical team to

ensure they are well enough

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to continue with the treatment

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or to assess if any

changes need to be made.

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As part of this,

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most patients will also

have blood tests taken.

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Depending on the treatment,

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it is possible to receive drug

therapies in different areas.

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Most patients are seen in

one of our cancer day units

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or GP outreach sites, where

treatments are also given

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by CUH cancer nurses.

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The Oncology Day Unit can

be found off Robinson Way

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and accessed through the Oncology

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and Haematology Outpatients main entrance

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or from inside the main hospital

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through the Outpatients department.

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The Haematology Day Unit is located

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opposite the main hospital entrance.

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The GP outreach sites, however,

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are only available for certain treatments

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and will be discussed with

you in clinic if appropriate.

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The Acute Oncology and Haematology Service

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provides telephone support

for cancer patients,

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who are currently receiving

treatment, such as radiotherapy,

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chemotherapy, or immunotherapy

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under the care of an

oncologist or haematologist.

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The phone line is open 24

hours a day, seven days a week

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and can be used by patients,

loved ones or professionals.

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We provide emergency support for patients

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who are struggling with

symptoms of their disease

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or complications from

the treatment itself.

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This support is given by trained

cancer nurses and doctors.

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Where possible, we aim to

keep you out of the hospital

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if this is a safe option for you.

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When it is advised that a

patient needs to attend hospital,

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we aim to do this via the

Cancer Assessment Unit

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or CAU for short.

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The Cancer Assessment Unit can be accessed

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via the Oncology and Haematology

Outpatients main entrance

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on Robinson Way.

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The CAU is a nine bedded unit used as space

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to assess and treat

patients needing urgent care

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due to a complication of

their cancer or treatment.

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These patients may stay

in the unit for the day

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and then go home, or be admitted to a ward

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if requiring a longer stay.

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When admission is necessary,

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the CAU team will liaise

with the senior clinical team

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to ensure the process is as smooth

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and as easy for you as possible.

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All CUH cancer patients

receiving non-surgical care

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are given a red emergency card

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containing the 24 hour

helpline contact numbers

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for oncology and haematology patients.

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This is for you to contact the

clinical team when necessary,

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so please ensure you always

carry the card with you.

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Finding out you or someone

close to you has cancer

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can be a very difficult

and confusing time.

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Whether you're here for treatment

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or supporting a family or friend,

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our Cancer Support

Service are here for you.

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Our base is in Oncology

Haematology Outpatients

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and we satellite to other

parts of the hospital

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such as the Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre

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and the Main Concourse.

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Our team can come to see you

on the wards or day units

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and you and your family

can drop into the service

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for support or information.

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Our cancer support advisors

are available Monday to Friday

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and you do not need an appointment.

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You may be assigned a cancer

navigator from our service

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alongside your clinical team.

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They'll contact you to offer support

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and access to services

that may be important

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to you at different points.

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis

can affect many parts of your

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and your family's life.

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We can help with the wealth

of information available,

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on financial support, work,

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emotional support and

services closer to home.

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Our Cancer Patient Information

Pack is also available

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and can be picked up from

our information service

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or through your clinical team.

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We can provide you with

a digital copy as well

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if you prefer.

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The pack contains practical

information about the department,

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such as parking and services available

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on the Addenbrooke's campus.

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We work closely with

Maggie's Centre Cambridge,

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who are based on the Addenbrooke's site.

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Maggie's offer a quieter space

away from the busy department

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to seek support and information.

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You can meet others or

just simply have quiet time

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with a cup of tea and a calming space.

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They offer support groups

and information sessions,

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psychological support,

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and have their own

benefits advisor as well.

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The centre is open Monday to Friday

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and no appointment is needed.

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You can find out more

information on our service

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at the Addenbrooke's website

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or pop along to our base in

Oncology Haematology Outpatients

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and speak to a member of the team.

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Here at Addenbrooke's

there's a strong commitment

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to listen to patient's

recommendations and suggestions.

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Some aspects of the

treatment you will receive

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are the direct result of

previous patients and carers

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asking for changes.

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I am involved in the Cancer

Patient Partnership Group

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or CPPG for short.

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We're a friendly group

of patients and carers

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with lived experience of cancer.

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We work as equal partners

with healthcare staff

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to deliver improvements in cancer care.

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We want to make sure that any change

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or improvement in cancer

services starts from

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what matters most to the

people who use those services.

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Patients themselves are in

the best position to decide

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what works and what doesn't,

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and it's vital that the

patient voice is heard.

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The CPPG has the opportunity

to attend meetings

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with the leading cancer specialists

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and hospital managers to

ensure that patient concerns

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and suggestions are on the agenda.

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We are involved in the design

of patient information sheets

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and letters, patient waiting areas,

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reviewing the quality of hospital food

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and expanding holistic all round care

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such as dietary advice,

exercise, and physiotherapy.

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We have also been involved in research

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and the development of a medical device

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that will give early warning

of neutropenic sepsis

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vital for patients whose immune

systems are weakened by treatment.

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But patients can bring

any topic to the meetings.

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Please feel free to

check out our CPPG page

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on the CUH website

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or ask any of your healthcare

team for contact details.

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We meet once every two months,

either online or in person.

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Travel and parking

expenses will be reimbursed

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if you decide to get involved.

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More information about

Cancer Services at CUH

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is available on the CUH website

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under the Cancer Services section.

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The details and a contact telephone number

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to your clinical nurse specialist

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will be provided to you at

your first consultation.

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The clinical nurse specialist

will make every effort

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to clarify any information

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and discuss matters important to you.

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However, you can contact them

should you have any worries

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or need further information

when staying at home.

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You may have to leave a message,

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but they or another member

of the specialist team

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will get back to you as soon as possible.

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If you are unsure who your

clinical specialist nurse is,

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you can contact the

Cancer Support Service.

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You can also contact your navigator

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or the cancer support advisors

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to help you with any non-clinical queries.

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In emergencies, you should ring

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the 24 hour emergency number,

not your specialist nurse

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so you can talk to someone

and obtain immediate advice.

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Always carry your emergency

contact number with you

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along with your hospital number.

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You can also give this

emergency contact information

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to your close family members.

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Besides, you can also register

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with the electronic patient

record system called MyChart,

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which enables patients to securely access

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parts of their health record held

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within the hospital's electronic

patient record system.

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MyChart will allow you

to access information

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such as upcoming and

past appointment details,

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clinical correspondence, test results,

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medications, and also

enable you to communicate

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with your treating team if

this function is available

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within the clinical

specialty caring for you.

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MyChart is designed to

improve communication

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between patient and clinical

teams and enables patients

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to be more involved and

informed about their care.

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Once signed up, you'll be able

to access your information

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via MyChart from your smartphone,

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tablet device, or from

a computer or laptop.

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Thank you for taking your time to watch

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our Welcome to Cancer Services

Patient Information film.

What we do

We see more than 5,000 new patients each year as a regional centre for rarer types of cancer and also as the local hospital for patients living in the Cambridge area.

We’re responsible for adult cancer services. Treatment for children is managed by another department in the hospital. You’ll find links to our wards and clinics for children and young people under Where we are.

Cancer services comprise five areas: 

Oncology

Treats cancers of the solid organs with chemotherapy, either intravenously or orally.

Haematology

Treats cancers of the blood as well as non-cancerous blood disorders with a combination of oral chemotherapy and blood products.

Radiotherapy

Uses high energy radiation to treat a variety of cancers

Palliative care

Offers specialist advice and support both on symptom and total care of patients with life-limiting illness

Cancer support services

A multi-disciplinary team provides advice and support on different cancers, financial support, emotional issues and a wide range of other issues, as well as providing individualised support to fully address each patient's concerns. 

Your treatment

We are ideally positioned to provide innovative and standard treatments. Our multidisciplinary approach means that your team will be able to provide all elements of your care to the highest possible standard. Most cancer patients receive their treatment as outpatients. You will only be admitted to hospital if the nature of your cancer or your treatment makes it impossible for you to remain at home. Within cancer services we offer the following treatments:

We often use a combination of different treatments to achieve the best possible outcome. Cancer treatment also often involves surgery. In this case we cooperate closely with our surgical colleagues to ensure that all elements of your treatment are properly planned, coordinated and delivered.

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