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Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT)

If you are unwell

please contact the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) 0300 422 3444

Contact

3444

See our contact information page for other useful numbers

Systemic anti-cancer therapies are treatments that work throughout the entire body, rather than targeting a specific area. They are especially effective for cancers that have spread beyond their original location. These therapies can be used on their own or in combination with other treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy.

These pages contain important information that you need to read before receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT). Please share this information with anybody who will be supporting you.

If you're experiencing side effects

If you're a current patient experiencing side effects, contact the helpline on 0300 422 3444.

Useful numbers and contact details

For useful numbers and contact details, see our SACT contact information page

About Oncology and Haematology at Gloucestershire Hospitals

The Oncology Centre is based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and delivers cancer care to people from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and parts of Powys and Shropshire. Oncology out-patient treatment is provided at CGH. There is also a team based at the Edward Jenner Unit (EJU) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). The EJU provides all out-patient Haematology and Immunology treatment.

We work closely with the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital

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