About the service
Gateshead provides cancer care for several common cancers. Patients referred to Gateshead will be cared for by a team of professionals, including consultants, cancer nurse specialists, and oncologists, all of whom aim to provide the best possible care.
While Gateshead can care for and treat many cancers, some people may be referred to other hospitals for treatments such as radiotherapy or their care may be shared between other hospitals such as the RVI and Freeman Hospitals in Newcastle.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital also hosts the Macmillan information and support service which patients, relatives, and carers can access.
Children’s cancers are not treated at this hospital. Referrals are usually made directly to Newcastle Hospitals Cancer Centre.
Services we offer
Services provided by cancer services:
- Breast care nurses
- Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre (NGOC)
- Rapid Access Gynaecology Service
- Lung cancer nurses
- Lower gastrointestinal services
- Upper gastro intestinal services
- Haematology, urology
- Cancers of Unknown Primary (CUP)
- Acute oncology
- Chemotherapy day unit
- Macmillan information and support centre
Our cancer nurse specialists have launched a podcast series to support our cancer patients.
Listeners can expect to find advice on issues surrounding lifestyle changes, real-life experiences as well as new research and developments. The episodes feature clinical experts and charitable organisations including cancer nurse specialists, psychologists, and palliative care services.
Contacting the service
Please call the switchboard to be directed to the right cancer service you require.
