Oncology

Who we are 

Lyndsey Robson – Consultant Nurse Oncology

Visiting Oncologists

Dr Ashraf Azzabi - Medical Oncologist
Colorectal / Urology

Dr Alex Bradshaw – Clinical Oncologist
Upper GI / CUP

Dr Chris Jones – Medical Oncologist
Lung

Dr Josef Kovarik – Clinical Oncologist
Lung / Head and Neck

Dr Ian Pedley - Clinical Oncologist
Colorectal / Urology

Dr Radha Todd – Medical Oncologist
Breast

Dr Ghazia Shaikh – Clinical Oncologist
Head and Neck

Dr Kathryn Wright – Clinical Oncologist
Breast

Dr Jayshree Veeratterapillay
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Breast

Dr Zin Mar Win
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Colorectal 

Dr Adam Hassani
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Lung 

Dr Rachel Pearson
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Urology 

Dr Xue-Yan Jiang
Consultant Clinical Oncologist - Urology

Acute Oncology
Louise Davison – Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Blake – Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Lucy Gash - Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Nichola Johnson - Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioner 

Secretarial Team
Clair Brown – secretary
Patricia Clark – secretary
Lisa Forrest – Administration Assistant

Clinical Trials staff
Paula Newton – Research Nurse / Team leader
Judith Moore – Clinical Trials Officer
Fiona Walkinshaw – Clinical Trials officer
Viv Hullock – Data Manager
Terri Haldane – Clinical Trials Assistant
Jane Cole – Research Nurse
Fiona Walkinshaw – Clinical Trials Officer

The Acute Oncology Service at South Tyneside is a nurse-led service offering an advisory role, for patients undergoing anti-cancer treatments or experiencing oncological emergencies, based on Northern Cancer Alliance agreed guidance, local policies and support from the Oncologists at NCCC. 

How to contact us 

Tel: 0191 5656256 EXT 47499 Bleep 52156
stsft.acuteoncology@nhs.net

The Cancer of Unknown Primary service at South Tyneside District Hospital offers support to inpatient teams caring for patients with a new cancer diagnosis where there is no obvious primary cancer diagnosis based on a number of investigations as per the diagnostic pathway (CUP pathway available on the intranet). 

The CUP Multi-Disciplinary Team have meetings once per week to discuss cases which meet the CUP pathway criteria, in order to offer guidance for ongoing investigations, management and care. It may be appropriate for patients to then be referred to another cancer site specific team, have community support or ongoing input from the CUP team, depending on the outcomes of further investigations. 

Who we are 

• Dr Porteous (Specialist Palliative Care Consultant and CUP lead)
• Jenn Blake (AO and CUP CNS)
• Naomi Kelly (Matron)

Where we are based

The CUP service does not have an outpatient service at present, however inpatient referrals will be accepted to review patients on inpatient wards at South Tyneside District Hospital.  

How you can contact us

Referrals via the ICE system

Jenn Blake 
(Acute Oncology and CUP CNS)
Jennifer.blake@stsft.nhs.uk
Ext: 2107 Bleep: 108 
 

What we do

The Phoenix unit sees a range of patients from oncology, haematology and medical specialities including gastroenterology, neurology and rheumatology. The unit also has attending oncology and haematology clinics and has a procedures list for patients requiring further diagnostics

The Unit consists of three bays for patients to sit and be treated and side-rooms for confidential assessments. Our specialist chemotherapy nursing team also run a home treatment service. 

We also have an outreach facility which is open two days per week for patients to attend and receive treatment at Washington Primary Care Centre. 

We predominately deliver systemic anti-cancer treatments but we also deliver a range of medical infusions and supportive therapies. 

Who we are

Michelle Scott
Unit Manager

Donna Alderson
Junior Sister 

Where we are based

The Phoenix Unit is on floor D of the Sunderland Royal Hospital. 

There are two ways to find us: 

Kayll Road Main Entrance – as you enter the hospital the lifts are straight ahead. On reaching floor D the signs will direct you to the Unit, please report to reception on arrival. 

Chester Road Outpatients Department, follow the corridor through Outpatients. The lift is at the end of the corridor on floor C. Go to floor D and report to reception. 

Washington Primary Care Centre - Parkway, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7QZ 

How you can contact us 

Useful contact numbers: 

If you need advice or are having any problems you can contact: 

Hours: 8:15am to 6:45pm – Monday to Friday 
8.30am to 2.30pm – Saturday 

Appointment queries: Tel 0191 5699822 
or 0191 5656256 ext. 49822 

Unwell queries: 0191 5656256 Bleep: 52524 

What we do

The Unit is designated and dedicated to the provision of outpatient treatments for both Oncology and Haematology patients of South Tyneside. Our Unit philosophy reflects our commitment to holistic care.

The Unit is a Nurse ran Consultant led department. Nursing staff are responsible for the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, using strict protocols and procedures, developed in conjunction with relevant medical and non-medical staff.

Treatments Offered include:

• Intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal therapies
• Intravesicular chemo / immunotherapy (Urology Nurse Service)
• Bone Marrow Biopsy/clinical phlebotomy (Haematology Nurse Service)
• Intramuscular / subcutaneous / oral chemotherapy
• Blood transfusion & Platelet transfusion
• Intravenous antibiotics, bisphosphonates, immunoglobulins, Iron infusions
• Non cytotoxic hormone / targeted Therapies

Who we are

June Pattison – Ward Manager

Sam Payne - Junior Sister

Where you can find us

The Oncology and Haematology Day Unit (OHDU) is situated on Ward 11, third floor of the Main STDH Hospital site. We are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, excluding bank holidays.

How you can contact us

We can be contacted during normal working hours on our direct line 0191 404 1053. Additionally, we can be contacted via the Hospital switchboard 0191 4041000 ext. 1053 or 2423

• PROTOCOL: STAMPEDE CLINICAL TRIAL - ARM L – OESTRADIOL PATCH
• PROTOCOL: STAMPEDE CLINICAL TRIAL - ARM K - METFORMIN
• PRESCRIPTION: CLINICAL TRIAL Rampart Arm B
• PRESCRIPTION: CLINICAL TRIAL Rampart Arm C
• PROACT - Intervention Arm - Chemo prescription
• Add Asprin Prescription Trial
   

Testes follow up protocols

• NSGCT SURVEILLANCE
• NSGCT METASTATIC FOLLOW UP PROTOCOL
• NSGCThighrisk SURVEILLANCE
• SEM POST CARBO PROTOCOL
• SEMINOMA IIAB POST CHEMO II-IV
• SEMINOMA POST CHEMO II-IV ABNORMAL POST TRT SCAN
• SEMINOMA SURVEILLANCE
• SMINOMA PARA-AORTIC XT

Other useful documents

• International prostate symptom score (IPSS)
• Prostate radiotherapy consent
• Bladder Radiotherapy consent
• NCCC Radiotherapy parking concession
• Radium 223 Referral
• Hickman line removal consent
• Hickman line insertion consent
• PICC line insertion consent
• Acute Oncology Initial Management Guidelines
• Immuno Tox Management

• Northern Cancer Alliance
• CRUK Consent forms
• Macmillan cancer Support
• Northern Cancer Alliance Chemotherapy Protocols and Documents
• CRUK DPD deficiency information
• Macmillan Support Chemotherapy patient information
• UKONS Acute Oncology guidelines