Acute Oncology team and Chemotherapy contacts

Chemotherapy

Please call the area where you received chemotherapy for any general queries regarding medication, chemotherapy appointments and side effects:

Chemotherapy day unit

• 0121 371 6220

Ward 622

• 0121 371 6220

Ward 623/YPU

• 0121 371 6230

Ward 625

• 0121 371 6251

Acute Oncology team

For urgent medical problems please contact the Acute Oncology team.

Complications of anti-cancer treatments are potentially life threatening. This includes neutropenic sepsis which is a medical emergency and must be treated urgently.

If you develop a temperature of 37.5C or above, have flu-like symptoms, experience shivers/chills or feel unwell, immediately call the 24 hour emergency hotline for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), on:

• 07789 651 543

Please contact the emergency hotline on the number provided if you are experiencing other symptoms which include:

• sore throat
• sore/ulcerated mouth
• rashes
• uncontrolled nausea or vomiting
• diarrhoea or constipation
• pain
• reduced oral intake
• excessive brushing or bleeding or fatigue

If you feel unwell always seek advice, even if the symptoms are not mentioned above.