Cancer care and treatment
We provide the best possible care
To give you the greatest chance of survival
As a cancer patient, you may receive treatment at any of our east London hospitals.
Wherever your appointment takes place, we will work with you to ensure that your journey with us is as smooth as possible.
Throughout your treatment, you will be supported by a key worker or clinical nurse specialist (CNS). You will meet range of specialists who work together to coordinate your care.
We will make sure you understand the treatment options available to you and involve you in decisions about your care.
You may also have the opportunity to take part in our extensive research programme.
Cancers we treat
We offer personalised care
For a range of cancers
- Breast cancer in women and in men
- Cancer of the unknown primary
- Colorectal/bowel cancer
- Genito urological
- Lung
- Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Mesothelioma
- Neuro-oncology
- Melanoma skin cancer and Non-melanoma skin cancer
- UGI
Treatments
We offer a range of treatment options
Using the latest technology
- Brachytherapy
- CAR-T therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Heathed Intraperitoneal chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
- Radiotherapy
- Surgery
Multidisciplinary rapid access diagnostic centre
We provide faster care for people with non-specific symptoms
In our specialist rapid access diagnostic centre
Our clinic improves cancer outcomes by diagnosing cancers earlier so that treatment can start as soon as possible. You may be referred to us by your GP because you have symptoms that could indicate cancer.
Contact us
Phone us: 07715 805 112, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Refer to us using the Rapid Diagnostic Clinic Referral Template [doc] 62KB
Palliative care
We are here for you
To manage your pain and symptoms
Our palliative care teams improve your quality of life through holistic care, shaped for your personal needs.
The service is provided by Macmillan at Newham, The Royal London and St Bartholomew's hospitals.
Phone Newham: 020 7363 8105
Phone The Royal London: 020 7480 4768
Phone St Bartholomew's: 020 3765 8589
At Whipps Cross, our palliative care services are based at The Margaret Centre — a specialist unit caring for patients with life limiting illnesses at the end of their life and for specialist symptom control.
Phone the Margaret Centre: 020 8535 6604
Phone Whipps Cross palliative care team (provided by Macmillan): 020 8535 6605 or 0208 539 5522 (x5399)