We appreciate that this ‘unknown’ can add to the anxiety of coming for an appointment. To try and help with this, we have created a virtual tour of each of these departments so that you can see what to expect before you arrive.
The Combined Day Unit (often referred to as CDU) delivers intensive chemotherapy and supportive therapies, which include blood product transfusions and immunotherapies to patients diagnosed with cancer. We also provide supportive therapies to patients with non-malignant disorders including sickle cell.
We offer a nurse led venesection service, and also a blood taking service to all patients requiring blood sampling prior to their treatments. A pre-treatment counselling service is also provided by experienced nurses for patients requiring chemotherapy treatment.
A number of medical and nurse led clinics are conducted within CDU.
We suggest entering the Royal Derby Hospital at Entrance 24, opposite Car Park 6. The CDU is located on the same corridor as our Specialist Outpatient Department.
Here is a little video of what the CDU looks like and what you can expect when you visit.
The Combined Triage Assessment Unit (CTAU) is an assessment unit for oncology and haematology patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
We are temporarily based in Level 1 at the Royal Derby Hospital.
On arrival to the unit, patients will receive observations, bloods, investigations and antibiotics if required. Patients on average will be with us for several hours at a time whilst we wait for blood results, and request essential scans or investigations if required.
We politely ask that patients attend the unit on their own without their relatives unless absolutely necessary due to the busy environment and limited space.
After attending CTAU, patients will either be discharged home or admitted to the ward.
Weekdays 7am - 7pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 8am - 6pm
The Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU) provides rapid assessment and diagnostic service for all emergency gynaecological patients and incorporates an early pregnancy assessment service.
Referrals can be made to GAU by GPs, midwives, the Emergency Department and other community services.
At the Royal Derby Hospital, GAU is located within the Maternity and Gynaecology area of the hospital, the closest entrance being Entrance 24, opposite Car Park 6.
Monday to Friday: 9am – 6:30pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9am - 4:30pm
There are a number of treatment options for gynaecological cancers, and depending on your diagnosis, radiotherapy may be used by itself, or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and brachytherapy.
The Radiotherapy department at Royal Derby Hospital is located on Level 0. We suggest using Entrance 24 opposite Car Park 6.
We provide both an outpatient service and out of hours emergency treatment.
Our Outpatients department provides a comprehensive service for the assessment, treatment, and ongoing care of cancer patients.
We provide support including access to a dietician, counselling, and additional services.
As a Gynaecology Oncology patient, you may visit the department to meet the Oncology team to discuss potential chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or brachytherapy.
We suggest entering the Royal Derby Hospital at Entrance 24, opposite Car Park 6.