Clinical Nurse Specialists

We are aware that being diagnosed with a brain tumour affects patients and families differently and that a personalised and sensitive approach is needed to provide individualised support. We support people living with primary brain tumours who are managed under the oncology service at The Royal Berkshire Hospital and live in Berkshire.

Many of our patients have neuro-surgery as part of their management. This is carried out by the neuro-surgical team at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. We have strong links to our neuro- surgical colleagues making sure any handover to them or back to the Berkshire Cancer Centre is seamless.

We offer regular holistic assessment to our patients so that any needs can be identified. This often results in onward referrals to a range of additional services for example:

• Neuro-rehab and neuro-psychology services
• Dietetics
• Speech and language therapy
• Citizens advice
• Palliative care services.
• Visual support

Via telephone 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 8542.  

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: neurooncologynurse@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies.

The breast cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are nurses who specialise in breast cancer. They provide a link and point of contact for you and your family. They are able to offer increased levels of support, advice and guidance. They are there to help you and the people close to you navigate through the impacts of the breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. 

Via telephone 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 7420.

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: breastcarenurses@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.  

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies. 

The Metastatic Breast CNS provides information and support on diagnosis and treatment, practical, emotional, psychological, social and financial support. The CNS works closely with your consultant oncologist and other healthcare professionals, and can arrange referrals and signposting to other services and professionals for care and support. She can also offer a holistic needs assessment and a nurse led clinic which runs alongside the Enhanced Supportive Care team.   

Via telephone 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 7420.

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: breastcarenurses@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.  

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies.

The colorectal cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS) aims to offer support, guidance and coordinate your care whilst offering continuity through being a central point of contact. The CNS is usually present in clinic at diagnosis together with a consultant.

The CNS acts as a link between you and the various other healthcare professionals / hospitals involved in your care. We also liaise with GPs and other community carers to ensure high levels of care in the community. We work closely with a team of consultant surgeons, consultant oncologist (cancer doctor), medical staff, radiologists and pathologists. Together we form a multidisciplinary team (MDT). The CNS is a core member of the MDT and acts as your key worker and advocate throughout your care.

Via telephone 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 7182.

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: colorectalnurses@royalberskhire.nhs.uk

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies.

We are based at the Berkshire Cancer Centre and work alongside other members of your health care team. We work with doctors, nurses and other professionals to care for and support patients from diagnosis through and after treatment. Our gynaecological cancer team recognises that each person's needs are different and as such it is important that we plan your care individually.

Our role is to provide you with both, support and information, for both you and your family throughout your treatment and follow-up care this can be offered face to face through clinic and scheduled meetings, through telephone and email contact and can focus on your diagnosis, symptoms you may be experiencing and how best to manage them, treatment options whether this is surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy hormonal treatment and other available treatments and their side effects."

We can provide information on:  

• Finance advice and support
• Additional support available in the community and how to access it
• Available support resources from the Berkshire Cancer Centre rehabilitation team
• Diet, exercise, psychological support and mindfulness,
• Support in speaking with children about a cancer diagnosis complimentary therapies
• Genetic testing on Gynaecological cancers 

Via telephone 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 8195.

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: gynaecancernurse@royalberkshire.nhs.uk. 

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies.

The lung cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are nurses who specialise in lung cancer. They provide a link and point of contact for you and your family. They are able to offer increased levels of support, advice and guidance. They are there to help you and the people close to you navigate through the impacts of the lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. 

Via telephone 9:00am-4.00pm Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays 0118 322 8994.

There is a voicemail service for you to leave a message if there is no answer. Messages are picked up throughout the day during working hours. Please leave your name, date of birth and number and the CNS or Support Worker will contact you to discuss your questions/concerns over the telephone.

Alternatively you can contact us via email: lungcancernurses@royalberkshire.nhs.uk 

Please note messages may not be responded to until the next working day. This is not for emergencies. 

The skin cancer nursing service offers support to patients who are undergoing tests for suspected or who are known to have sarcoma and will be admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital while undergoing treatment. We act as a service to facilitate communication between the sarcoma patient and their specialist centre and also to offer support to patients and their families.

We aim to support you and your family from diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. The majority of skin cancers are caused by radiation damage, secondary to sun exposure or sunbed use. The skin cancer nurses role is to support patients and educate them about sun safety and skin surveillance. We also offer the Macmillan holistic needs assessment and sign posting.

You can contact us by telephone or email Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

• Telephone: 0118 322 7271 (answer machine available).
• Email: skincancernurses@royalberkshire.nhs.uk.