Opening hours
Monday & Tuesday 8am-7pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-4.15pm
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Patient quote
"Thank you all very much for the kind care and attention shown to me over the last few months. It has been a long tough road but this been made easier by all the lovely staff on Ward 36." Mrs CB
Cancer Services
Chemotherapy Day Unit, NGH
Contact: (0191) 256 3536 or 3662 - Sister V Cowens
The chemotherapy day unit provides a safe and friendly environment for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for cancer.
Our staff have many years of experience in the field of oncology and are committed to providing a high standard of care and support to all our patients, families and carers. The process of receiving chemotherapy includes all aspects of social, physical and psychosocial care of the patient and their families.
All staff are fully trained in venepuncture, cannulation, the insertion of mid-lines, care of central lines and the administration of cytotoxic drugs. Some staff are also trained in the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) which may be required to deliver some chemotherapy regimens.
How to find us
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit includes cancer doctors, specialist chemotherapy nurses and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- Refreshments are available on the day unit or if you are allowed to leave the ward area during your treatment, there is a WRVS coffee shop in the main waiting area on the ground floor.
- An average visit lasts about 4 hours.
- A scalp cooling unit is available, which may help prevent hair loss as a result of chemotherapy.
- A bespoke headwear designer service "Headlines" is also available for all our patients.
