Cancer

Welcome to the Forth Valley Cancer Services Information site.  Many different healthcare professionals are involved in looking after patients with cancer.  Information about many of these people and services that they offer are detailed below.

Referrals for suspected cancer

Patients who are concerned about symptoms which could indicate cancer should initially present to their own GP.  A number of investigations can be carried out within Primary/Community Care service.  Some patients may need to be referred to hospital for further investigation, and this should be co-ordinated by the GP.  There are agreed referral guidelines between primary and secondary care which indicate which patients should be referred urgently.

Waiting Times

• Information on current National Waiting times.

Patients with symptoms that are highly suggestive of cancer will be seen more urgently.  This will be in accordance with local referral guidelines.

Oncology (Cancer) Department

Tel -  01324 566300

The oncology department are based in the Oncology Unit Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.  The oncology team work closely with hospital consultants, and primary care.  The oncology team are available Monday to Friday, 8-5pm for all enquires.

Post chemotherapy contact your own GP if you cannot wait until the following day.

• Information on GPs and other local services

Location

OncologyForth Valley Royal Hospital,
Stirling Road,
Larbert,
FK5 4WR
Useful Links

• CancerBACUP - Useful information for people with cancerhttp://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
• Macmillan Cancer Reliefwww.macmillan.org.uk