Cancer Support
The cancer services team is made up from a number of different people including doctors, nurses, administrative and clerical staff. We have a shared aim to ensure that patients are investigated and if necessary treated for cancer in the most appropriate way. We aim to make sure that services are patient focussed and that we meet national standards and treat people within national targets set by the NHS.
What services are provided?
We provide treatment for the following body sites :
- Bowel
- Breast
- Gynaecology
- Haematology
- Head and Neck
- Lung
- Skin (Dermatology)
- Upper digestive system
- Urology
- And for Children, Teenagers and Young People
How can I get a referral?
Normally your GP will refer you to our services via a two week wait (urgent) pathway.
Your health is our number one priority. You will need to be available for diagnostic tests and appointments in the the next two weeks and to be available at short notice. We would ask that you attend and do not cancel appointments.
Nine out of 10 people referred in this way are not diagnosed with cancer.
Please see left for a copy of the card you will receive.
Where is the department located?
We have teams across the hospital and some link into teams at other hospitals. So if you have a query about the care you are receiving from your doctor at the hospital, they should give you our contact details.
NHS Cancer Connect - Device gifting for people affected by cancer in Norfolk and Waveney
If you have a cancer diagnosis and do not currently have a device to access the internet the NHS Cancer Connect project may be of interest. You may be able to get help to access your health appointments and cancer support from the internet.
If you have a diagnosis of cancer, are over 18, live in Norfolk and Waveney, have no or limited access to the internet and have no suitable device you may be eligible for the scheme.
If you or someone you know may qualify please call 01603 774777 to get more information and receive a referral form.
