Haematology oncology unit
Part of the Dorset Cancer Network
As part of the Dorset Cancer Network, the Trust’s Haematology Oncology Unit based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, provides non-surgical treatment for Cancer and treatment for non-malignant Haematological (Blood) Disorders. Radiotherapy facilities for the Dorset Healthcare District are based at Poole Hospital.
Inpatients
Inpatients are treated on Ward 11, which has two Bone Marrow Transplant Suites and a five-bed isolation unit; the ward has a total of 19 beds. On this ward appropriately trained staff care for patients during the acute stages of their illness.
Day Care
Day care treatments are provided on Ward 10, which is open Monday-Saturday, 8am - 6pm
The following treatments are provided in this area
- Administration of Chemotherapy
- Blood and Platelet Transfusions
- Venesections
- Drug Administrations
- Bone Marrow Aspirations
- Stem Cell Collections and Plasma Exchanges
- Blood Tests and reviews by Medical Staff and Specialist Nurses
For more information on Day Care services please click here.
Homecare
The unit has specialist nurses who, for specifically identified patients, will provide treatments in their home environment. These include:
- Haematology Nurse Specialist
- Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Specialist
- Oncology Nurse Specialist
For more information on Homecare services please click here.
Palliative care
Palliative Care is provided on the Haematology Oncology Unit in conjunction with the patients General Practitioner and Community Services. Appropriate care is organised and administered according to the needs and wishes of the patient, with some patients being referred to the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch
For more information on Palliative Care services please click here.
