Respiratory Department
Investigations requested today
| […] Pulmonary functions test |
Outpatient Department, Room D, Redcar Primary Care Hospital, West Dyke Road, Redcar, TS10 4NW
Respiratory Department, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, DL6 1JG
| […] PET scan |
This will be done at the Endeavour Unit, James Cook University Hospital by a company called Alliance Medical, on occasion they may contact you to confirm your appointment.
| […] CT Guided Biopsy You will be contacted with an appointment date and time; this will be done in the Radiology Department at either James Cook or the Friarage Hospital. |
| […] EBUS or Bronchoscopy You will be contacted with an appointment date and time; this will be done in the Endoscopy Department at either James Cook or the Friarage Hospital. |
| […] Other It is sometimes necessary to contact you with information regarding additional investigations, the Lung Cancer Nursing Team will keep you informed. |
If you have any questions about your consultation today, in the first instance, please contact the Lung Cancer Nursing Team, you will have received their contact card in clinic or at your initial meeting.
What happens after the investigations have been completed?
Although we ensure investigations are completed and resulted in a timely manner, please note, it can take approximately two weeks after your biopsy for this to be reported.
Once all your initial investigations have been carried out and resulted, your case will be discussed at our Lung Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting (MDT), this takes place on a Thursday. You will be contacted by a secretary for either a face to face clinic appointment or an arranged telephone call, where we will discuss with you your investigation results, the outcome from the MDT meeting and the next steps; whether this be further planning or treatment information.
Please be aware further biomarker testing may be needed following your discussion and can take up to 3 weeks for these results to be available. This is not a delay in your treatment (if needed) but is essential for the finalisation of your treatment plan.
What we do and how to contact us
What is a Specialist Nurse or key worker?
A qualified nurse who has specialist training in lung cancer and works in the hospital’s Lung Cancer Team.
What is the role of the Specialist Nurse or key worker?
Initially, the Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse will see you at the time of your clinic appointment, or on the ward (for inpatients), to offer support and information. We endeavour to continue contact with you throughout your investigations, treatment and aftercare by way of telephone follow ups or in person at clinic appointments. However, we actively encourage you to contact your key worker should you wish to discuss any concerns, issues or require any advice or support.
Your specialist nurse or key worker will:
[…] Offer you advice and support on all aspects of lung cancer and its treatment.
[…] Work closely with your GP, district nurses and community palliative care specialist nurses.
[…] Act as your contact providing continuing support to you and your nominated family or friends.
[…] Provide information on local support groups and voluntary agencies.
[…] Work to improve the service offered, in response to patient and carer feedback.
Contacting your Specialist Nurse
Contact names and numbers are detailed on the Lung Specialist Nurse’s contact card which are given at your first meeting.
Telephone The Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse Team on 01642 282526
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Email: [email protected]
If the team are not available to answer your call, there is an answer phone service available for you to leave a message. When using this service, please clearly leave your name, date of birth and telephone number. The answer phone is checked regularly throughout the day and the team will attempt to return your call by the next working day.
Please note, if your call is of an urgent nature or for urgent medical attention, please call your GP, 111 or 999. Your Specialist Nurse is happy to be contacted to discuss anything you feel is important to you and your discussions will be confidential.
Useful websites and contacts
- Macmillan Information Centre:
- The James Cook University Hospital – Telephone: 01642 835674
- Friarage Hospital, Northallerton – Telephone: 01609 764033
- Macmillan Support line: 0808 808 00 00
- www.macmillan.org.uk/cancerinformation
- www.mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk
- www.roycastle.org/lung-cancer
- www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/lungcancer
- www.nhs.uk/smokefree
Patient experience
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like your feedback. If you wish to share your experience about your care and treatment or on behalf of a patient, please contact The Patient Experience Department who will advise you on how best to do this.
This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
To ensure we meet your communication needs please inform the Patient Experience Department of any special requirements, for example; braille or large print.
T: 01642 835964
E: [email protected]