COVID-19 update
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Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) there are currently
visitor restrictions in place.
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Changes to services from Monday 24 August 2020
Please note that if you have an outpatient chemotherapy,
immunotherapy or supportive therapy appointment e.g. blood
transfusion treatment, at Chapter House this will now take place at
the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) or at our
satellite units at the South Bristol Community Hospital or North
Bristol Concord Medical Centre.
We are contacting patients who have a scheduled appointment to
let them know in advance. If you haven't heard from the team please
call the number on your appointment letter.
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) information sessions
Prior to starting Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) you would
usually attend a New Patient Information session.
At this session you would receive general, but essential,
information about Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and some of the side
affects you need to be aware of. These sessions would normally be
in a group format of 5-7 patients.
The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre has decided
to temporarily suspend the group information sessions.
In preparation for your first treatment we would recommend that
you:
- Read the Macmillan information on its webpage What is chemotherapy and watch the short
film.
- Read the Macmillan leaflet on the specific treatment regimen
you will be receiving. You may access this information on the
Macmillan wesbite here.
For additional information you may find the Macmillan
Understanding chemotherapy booklet helpful. You can read it on the
Macmillan website here.
In preparation for your first immunotherapy treatment we would
recommend that you:
- Watch this short film about immunotherapy, which has been developed
within UHBW. This film will guide you through some general
information on immunotherapy and what side effects you may
experience whilst having treatment.
- Read the Macmillan
immunotherapy information relevant to you.
- Read the Macmillan leaflet on the specific treatment regimen
you will be receiving. You may access this information on the
Macmillan website here.
A nurse will contact you via telephone a few days before your
treatment is due to start. This will be to ensure that you have the
necessary medication(s) to take prior to starting treatment if
needed, and have had a pre-treatment blood test.
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to
people living with cancer and their loved ones. You can call free
on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm.
If you have developed any symptoms of coronavirus please follow
the latest national guidelines and advice: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Please do not come to the hospital unless advised
and contact your Oncologist who will make a recommendation
regarding any necessary changes to your treatment start
date.
The following links to external website provide useful
information regarding risk of Covid 19 whilst receiving treatment
and advice on prevention:
