Cancer services and support

Whatever your need, you can be referred to a specialist right here in Newcastle, to discuss all the treatment options available to you, so you remain in control of your care.

We are committed to giving our patients the best possible opportunity to beat cancer and leukaemia and lead a normal life again.

Personalised cancer care allows you to have more control. It gives you an active role in the way we plan and deliver your care.

Prehabilitation, or ‘prehab’, involves you getting ready for your treatment. Making small changes to your lifestyle, can have a big impact on your recovery and how your body copes with treatment.

Radiotherapy is the use of high energy x-rays to treat cancers and sometimes other diseases

All anti cancer drug treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy are known as systemic anti-cancer therapy

The Macmillan Cancer Support and Information Service provides a free, confidential service to anyone affected by cancer

The Northern Centre for Cancer Care is active in clinical research and has a diverse and large number of clinical studies.

Hair loss is a common side effect of some cancer treatments. There is lots of support available if this affects you

Complementary therapies are designed to be used alongside normal medical treatments.

My wellbeing space has been designed by patients and carers for patients and carers to help you during and after cancer treatment by providing information and support.

Whether you, or a loved one, are undergoing treatment, you will find lots of useful information, videos and links about radiotherapy.