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Useful resources > Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich Hospital (part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust) is based in the outskirts of Ipswich and provides services to the town and surrounding areas.

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Ipswich Hospital main switchboard:
01473 712233

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Cancer support at the hospital:
cancer.support@esneft.nhs.uk

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Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD

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Getting to the hospital

The address is Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD

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Public transport

There are several bus routes that serve the Ipswich Hospital. Visit their website to find the route nearest to you.

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Cancer services

Ipswich Hospital offer a large range of services, support and information.

The team can provide practical, emotional, physical and financial support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. They are able to signpost and refer to other organisations, support groups and services within the local community.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

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About us

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Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > The Royal Marsden Hospital, London

The Royal Marsden Hospital, London

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer care, pioneering treatment and ground-breaking research. With dedicated units for all cancer types, The Royal Marsden provides care during diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Sometimes patients from Norfolk and surrounding counties may be referred to other hospitals outside of the county for specialised treatments, such as The Royal Marsden.

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The Royal Marsden Hospital main switchboard:
020 7352 8171

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The Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline:
020 8915 6899

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The Royal Marsden,
203 Fulham Road,
London
SW3 6JJ

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Getting to the hospital

The address is The Royal Marsden Hospital, 203 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 6JJ

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Public transport

If you’re travelling to London by train, you can either take a taxi from the station, or use the London Underground. The nearest Tube station to Royal Marsden is South Kensington, about seven minutes walk through Onslow Square to Fulham Road. The Piccadilly, District and Circle lines serve South Kensington station.

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Cancer services

The Royal Marsden Hospital has dedicated units for all cancer types and provides care during diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

The hospital also has specialist paediatric facilities for children and young people.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is part of the Cambridge University Hospitals family, which also includes The Rosie. It is an internationally renowned large teaching hospital with strong affiliations to the University of Cambridge.

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Addenbrooke’s Hospital main switchboard:

01223 245151

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Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cancer services:

01223 21655

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Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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Getting to the hospital

Addenbrooke’s Hospital is based on the southern edge of Cambridge, close to Trumpington and in between the M11 and A11. From Norfolk, take the A11 towards Cambridge and take the Babraham Road (A1307) junction.

The address is Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

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Public transport

The hospital site is accessible by public transport from Cambridge City Centre and from Cambridge Rail Station. Bus stops for Addenbrookes can be found just outside the rail stations. You can take either Busway A or R, a Green Park & Ride bus, the Universal Service or a regular Citi bus to Addenbrooke’s.

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Cancer services

Addenbrooke’s see more than 5,000 new patients each year as a regional centre for rarer types of cancer and also as the local hospital for patients living in the Cambridge area.

Cancer services include: Oncology, Haematology, Radiotherapy, Palliative Care and cancer support services.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > Cromer Hospital

Cromer and District Hospital

Cromer and District Hospital (part of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is based in Cromer on the north coast and provides services to the population of North Norfolk.

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Cromer Hospital main switchboard (via NNUH):
01603 286286

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North Norfolk Macmillan Centre:
01603 641559

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Cromer Hospital
Mill Road
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 0BQ

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Getting to the hospital

Cromer Hospital is on Mill Road, opposite the Cromer Football Club. Mill Road can be found off the main A149.

The address is Cromer Hospital, Mill Road, Cromer, NR27 0BQ

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Public transport

The hospital is a short walk from the town centre and Cromer is served by a number of bus routes along the North Norfolk coastal route. Sanders also run a direct route from Norwich to Cromer (Number 44, 44a, x44, x40). Visit their website to find the route nearest to you.

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Cancer services

The North Norfolk Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is located at Cromer Hospital. The team provide practical, emotional, physical and financial support to anyone who has been affected by cancer. They are able to signpost and refer to other organisations, support groups and services within the local community.

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Cromer Support Hub

Our support team are at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre every Monday, providing complementary therapies in the morning and counselling sessions in the afternoon.

To find out more or to book an appointment, please email support@big-c.co.uk or call 0800 0927640.

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Wells Support Hub

If you’re based in North Norfolk but can’t get to Cromer, our support team are at the Coastal Health & Wellbeing Hub (formerly Wells Hospital) every Monday until 12 noon.

You’re welcome to drop in or book an appointment in advance by calling 0800 092 7640.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is one of the largest cancer centres in the UK and one of the main cancer treatment hospitals in our region. NNUH is a centre of excellence for cancer care, providing specialist services from screening through to diagnosis, treatments and living with and beyond cancer, using the latest technology and research available.

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital main switchboard:

01603 286286

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Colney Centre:

01603 288949

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Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk

NR4 7UY

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Getting to the hospital

Based just outside Norwich, off the A47 and A11, NNUH is easily accessible from the rest of the county.

The address is Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY

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Public transport

Regular Bus services to the hospital are available from the city centre and surrounding towns and villages including Dereham, Wymondham and Hethersett.

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Cancer services

Treatments given at NNUH including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, brachytherapy and surgical interventions. You will be allocated a Clinical Nurse Specialist who will be there to support you and answer any concerns or queries. The Big C centre team based at the NNUH will also be there to give continuous support and are located a short walk down from the Colney Centre.

NNUH has a state of the art endoscopy department (within the nearby Quadram Institute) and a PET CT scanner which reduces the need to travel, for a more in-depth scan.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Let’s keep in touch

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive news and updates from Big C.

Useful resources > Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn NHS Trust is a acute hospital serving the communities of West Norfolk, South Lincolnshire and East Cambridgeshire.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital main switchboard:
01603 286286

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
PE30 4ET

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Getting to the hospital

The address is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET

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Public transport

There are several Lynx bus routes that serve the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Visit their website to find the route nearest to you.

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Cancer services

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital offer a large range of services, support and information, these include:

A blood taking services, Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre, Cervical Screening, Chemotherapy suite, CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Support Line
Day treatment room, King’s Lynn Breast Screening Service and Paediatric oncology service.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn

Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Let’s keep in touch

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive news and updates from Big C.

James Paget University Hospital

The James Paget Hospital (JPH) is the leading NHS University Hospital on the east coast of Norfolk.

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James Paget University Hospital main switchboard:

01493 452452

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Sandra Chapman Centre (Haematology & Oncology Day Treatment):

01493 452869

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James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

NR31 6LA

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Getting to the hospital

The JPH is located between the coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft it is accessed via the A47.

The address is James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA

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Public transport

There are several First Bus routes that serve the James Paget University Hospital. Visit their website to find the route nearest to you.

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Cancer services

The James Paget Hospital provides cancer services for the following areas: bowel, breast, gynaecology, haematology, head and neck, lung, skin, upper digestive system and urology, as well as children’s cancers.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Let’s keep in touch

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive news and updates from Big C.