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The Rosemere Cancer Centre at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals provides comprehensive cancer care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and support for living with cancer. It operates from Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, offering a wide range of services such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. The Centre supports patients through their cancer journey, from initial appointments and investigations to diagnosis and treatment options. It boasts one of the largest radiotherapy services in the UK and has clinics across the region for convenient access. The Ribblesdale ward offers specialized inpatient oncology care, including end-of-life support. The hospital is also a pioneer in robotic technology to improve patient outcomes and invests in staff education through its Cancer Education Hub.
Our Trusts cancer care involves a wide range of professionals dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and caring for cancer patients. Last year, we diagnosed and treated around 970 new cancer cases, ensuring high-quality services to meet both immediate and long-term health needs across the Fylde coast. We offer inpatient, day care, and outpatient services, and our Macmillan Windmill Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital provides free information and support through clinical nurse specialists. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with regional healthcare professionals to ensure timely and appropriate care for all cancer patients.
UHMBTs Cancer Services page offers comprehensive support for patients on their cancer journey, involving a wide range of professionals in diagnosing, treating, and caring for cancer patients. They provide inpatient, day care, and outpatient services, working closely with regional healthcare professionals to ensure timely and appropriate care. Recognizing the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis, UHMBT aims to deliver high standards of care at every stage. The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey gathers feedback to improve local cancer services. UHMBT offers various cancer services, including blood, brain, breast, colorectal, gynaecological, lung, and skin cancers, among others, with a focus on personalized care and supported self-management.
The Trusts Cancer Services and Oncology Directorate, part of the Division of Surgery and Anaesthetic Services, provides comprehensive cancer care, including outpatient clinics, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services for all tumour types. The multi-disciplinary team ensures high-quality care for patients on cancer pathways, including those referred under the two-week rule. The Trust offers outpatient systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) consultations with oncologists and refers patients needing radiotherapy to the Rosemere Cancer Centre. The team includes consultants, specialty doctors, and is supported by cancer clinical nurse specialists, support workers, and advanced clinical practitioners. Acute Oncology support is provided by a nurse-led service at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
Biobanks
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals have several biobanks that collect and store human biological samples for research purposes, including a dedicated biobank managed by the Research & Innovation department. These biobanks hold collections of human biological samples, including blood, saliva, and tissue, with associated clinical information. They are authorized to ethically approve research projects within their governance structure, and researchers receiving samples are not required to obtain individual ethics approval.
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