Neuro Oncology Service
The Derby Neuro Oncology Service aims to deliver the highest quality of care for patients affected by malignant brain tumours.
A Primary brain tumour is a tumour that starts in the brain.
Primary brain tumours can be:
- Low Grade — these are not cancer, and are sometimes called benign tumours
- High grade - these are cancer, and also called malignant tumours
If you are diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour you will be referred to the Neuro Oncology team which includes a consultant and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Your Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical Nurse Specialists within the Brain Tumour service are qualified nurses with specialist experience and training in treating people with brain tumours. Your CNS will offer support and advice to you and your family throughout your diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
This means that you can contact them with any questions or concerns you may have about your specialist care. They will also be a consistent point of contact for you, your family and any other healthcare professionals involved in your care.
Contact
Working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm.
Email: uhdb.acuteoncneurocupcns@nhs.net
Telephone: 07500 976 513 / 07471 140 583 / 07769 164 113
Please note that the Neuro Oncology Service is not an emergency service.
If you are having chemotherapy and have queries relating to your treatment, you can call Rapid Response on 01332 788947 (24-hour contact).
Useful links
The following links provide useful information: