Haematological Cancer
Welcome
At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary haematology service. Haematological cancers include various types of blood cancers, including acute and chronic leukaemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloprolifeative disorders, aplastic anaemia, Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders.
At Airedale NHS Foundation trust we offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.
At Airedale we offer
We offer day case chemotherapy in our haematology and oncology day unit (HODU) as well as inpatient chemotherapy and supportive treatments.
Haematology services at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust include inpatient beds, outpatient services, and day case chemotherapy. We also offer treatment work up and support for patients who require a stem cell bone marrow transplant and work closely with St James’ Hospital in Leeds where the transplant takes place.
All patients diagnosed with a haematological cancer will be discussed at a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting. This is where a group of doctors and other health professionals involved in your care and treatment discuss and decide together the best treatment options for you. MDT meetings for haematological cancers are joint with Bradford and Leeds.
A team of specialist staff provides support to patients diagnosed with all haematological cancers before, during and after treatment.
Our nursing and supportive team
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS):
All the members of the haematology clinical nurse specialist team have expertise and experience in assisting with patients and carers concerns including:
- information about the disease illness, investigations, treatments and follow up
- advice about any symptoms arising as a result of the cancer treatment
- support for patients, relatives and carers
- referral to the community nursing teams, such as the District Nurses
- referral to other professionals who can offer specialist advice such as benefits, social services or complimentary therapies. e.g. Cancer Support Yorkshire
- Your CNS is likely to be your main contact at the hospital
Our haematology clinical nurse specialists are:
- Patricia Dyminski – Lead haematology CNS
- Holly Gilmore – haematology CNS
- Audrey Hines – haematology CNS
- Anita Ratcliffe – haematology CNS
Cancer Care Coordinator (CCC)
The Cancer Care coordinator works as part of the cancer care team alongside registered practitioners to help improve care for people with cancer, helping patients to self-manage and lead as healthy lives as possible. The CCC is not a qualified clinician but is trained and experienced in supporting people with a cancer diagnosis.
CCC’s can offer practical and emotional support, sign posting, and information about lifestyle changes, such as diet, physical activity, benefits referrals, and local support available.
Our Cancer Care Co-Ordinator is: Jessica Tunnacliffe
Contact details
The haematology clinical nurse specialist team are happy for you to contact them to discuss anything you feel is important to you and will treat anything you discuss as confidential.
The haematology clinical nurse specialist team provide a link and point of contact for you and your family and are your designated key worker.
Tel: 01535 292931
Email: anhst.oncologynurses@nhs.net
