Cancer services

The Macmillan Unit is a purpose-built centre offering inpatient and outpatient care for people with common cancers and a range of less common tumours, providing treatment, information and support in one place.

Macmillan Information Centre

Information, support and non-clinical advice for those affected by cancer
Staff member in the Macmillan Information Centre speaking on the phone at her desk

Cancer day units and outpatient clinics

Our day unit, mobile cancer care unit and acute oncology service
Nurse with patient in cancer day unit

Acute Oncology Service

Rapid access to assessment for cancer patients who feel unwell or experience side effects from treatment.
acute oncology service room

Inpatient cancer treatment

Information about our dedicated cancer ward
Ward G1

Cancer treatment from other teams

Some cancers, such as bowel and gynaecological cancers, are treated by specialist teams elsewhere in the Trust.
Exterior of West Suffolk Hospital with flowers

Home PICC care

Learn what a PICC line is, why it’s used, and how to care for it, with guidance on living with your line and helpful video tutorials.
PICC Care being demonstrated by a nurse