Cancer services at DBTH
Our experienced and skilled professionals specialise in many disciplines and come together to work as multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) to ensure the best possible care for patients.
All teams include a clinical nurse specialist to support patients through all stages of their diagnosis and treatment. The teams meet regularly to make recommendations for individualised care which is discussed with each patient at a clinic appointment or over the phone.
The service sits within the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Cancer Alliance which is committed to helping more people to survive cancer and to support people in the region to live well with and beyond cancer.
The Trust works closely with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to provide treatments for patients with less common cancers and radiotherapy.
Supporting you after a cancer diagnosis
We want to reassure you that your Cancer Team are available to answer any questions and concerns that you may have. Our Cancer Information Centres at Doncaster and Bassetlaw offer support and are able to address queries that you may have. They can direct you to information on a range of areas relating to cancer, please don’t hesitate to contact them.
If you or a loved one have recently been given a cancer diagnosis, or are going through cancer treatment, you may not be aware of the wide range of specialist care and support available to you. You will find more about what you can access locally, as well as through regional and national cancer support through the Cancer Services guide here:
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
There is a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary within the outpatient area (opposite blood testing).
The Cancer Information Support Centre is open to anyone affected by cancer, with no appointment necessary. Visitors can drop in between Monday and Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, when a cancer information support officer will be available. Outside of these hours, the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service can be contacted by telephone at 03000 214853 or by email at rdash.macmillan-info-doncaster@nhs.net
The Doncaster & Bassetlaw Cancer Care app
There is also an app that you can download to your phone that has many useful resources for those who have received a cancer diagnosis, having treatment or those supporting a loved one through their care.
Please visit the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Cancer Care app page here to find out more.
Patient resources
Search our patient information leaflets for more information based on your investigations or diagnosis.
Weston Park Cancer Care have produced a range of videos to give you an overview of what to expect at your radiotherapy appointment.
The Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network provides practical, educational, emotional support, and in particular, Islamic guidance’ for Muslims affected by cancer. Visit the Safeena website here.
Macmillan patient information booklets
Macmillan have a range of cancer information and support on their website.
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