Starting Treatment
At the start of treatment, you might have a lot of questions about the different types of treatment, what to expect from your treatment and what options you have.
Throughout your cancer journey your Cancer Nurse Specialist will be your primary point of contact, however there will be many others who support you.
During treatment you will be introduced to a treatment nurse who will be able to answer any questions your cancer nurse may be unable too. No matter where you are or what you are doing, there will always be someone to reach out too.
We know you may have extra questions or want to reflect on information alone. Due to this we have included information below which is accurate, yet easy to understand.
Chemotherapy
- What is Chemotherapy?
To help you understand more about chemotherapy treatments, Macmillan Cancer Support have published booklets to support you with practical guides on tests and treatments.
- Having Chemotherapy in Our Hospitals
If you are having chemotherpay in one of our United Lincolnshire Hospitals, there is information on clinics, what to expect as well as hints and tips located on the Our Hospitals page.
Radiotherapy
- What is Radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy is the controlled and precise use of radiation to treat cancer and some non-cancerous conditions. External Beam Radiotherapy is delivered using a machine called a Linear Accelerator (Linac). To find out more, click here.
- Macmillan Information
To help you understand radiotherapy treatments, Macmillan Cancer Support have published booklets to support you with practical guides on tests and treatments.
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Radiotherapy Team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust in Lincoln County Hospital, have put togther some useful frequently asked questions that you may have about radiotherapy and your experience during treatment. To visit this information, click here.
What is Brachytherapy?
Brachytherapy is a treatment that treats a tumour from the inside out. In Lincolnshire we have been using Brachytherapy for over 25 years in gynaecology. Brachytherapy is now being used to treat other sites.