Cancer Services
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
01324 624000 extension 5794
01324 678587
The oncology department are based in ward 6 of Falkirk and District Royal Infirmary. 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
Kintore (Ward 6)
Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary
Westburn Avenue
Falkirk
FK1 5QE
Useful Links
CancerBACUP - Useful information for people with cancer
http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Relief
www.macmillan.org.uk
Help with Finances for People with Cancer
www.macmillan.org.uk/abetterdeal/homepage.htm
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Information on all aspects of cancer services available
