Ward 36 is divided into a chemotherapy day unit and supportive therapies day unit. The ward cares for people with solid and blood-related (haematological) cancers.
Ward 36 cares for people receiving chemotherapy or supportive treatments respectively.
You will be cared for by several different members of staff including cancer doctors, specialist chemotherapy nurses and other support staff.
Refreshments are available in the day unit if you are able to leave the ward area during your treatment. Please check with your nurse.
For some patients it may be possible to offer scalp cooling during chemotherapy which may reduce hair loss. Please check with your doctor if this is suitable for you.
There are a number of hair loss support services available. Please ask your nurse or visit the Macmillan information centre on level 2.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8am -7pm
Location of ward
Ward 36 is located on the second floor of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care at the Freeman Hospital.
Come through the main entrance for the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. Take the lift or stairs on your right hand side up to the Level 3.
When you come out of the lift turn to your right. After a few steps, turn right again just before the large waiting area. Go through the double doors where you will find the unit’s reception desk.
Contact
Tel: 0191 213 7036
