General Guidelines when attending CKB

1. Check in at your allocated appointment time
2. If you do not have an appointment time we cannot guarantee that you will be seen
3. Please note that children are not allowed in the CKB unit
4. Due to limited space you are asked to only bring one support person with you and where possible to come alone
5. If you or your support person has any symptoms of vomiting/ diarrhoea, cold or flu like symptoms you must contact the unit before attending for appointment
6. If you take oral chemotherapy, please bring your chemotherapy tablets with you to every appointment

For more information about what to expect when attending CKB click the following link: How our service works

Multidisciplinary Team Members you will meet in CKB

Consultant Haematologist, a Doctor who specializes in the management of blood disorders both malignant and non-malignant. The consultant haematologists in our Cancer Centre are:

Dr Philip Murphy

Dr John Quinn

Professor Patrick Thornton

Professor Siobhan Glavey

Dr Jeremy Sargent

Dr Karl Ewins

Registrars & Senior House Officers (SHO), doctors who work with your consultants regarding your condition and treatment plan.

Hematology nurses are responsible for the planning and administering your treatment and coordination of your care in CKB.

An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) works alongside the hematology team in the planning and implementation of your treatment and provides emotional support for you and your family members.

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) help you to understand your condition and treatment. They act as a link between you and other hospitals if required as part of your treatment journey. They provide emotional support for you and your family members.

Research nurses coordinate the care of patients on clinical trials.

A Social worker will advise you on practical, financial and emotional issues that may impact you throughout your treatment journey.

A Dietitian provides advice on optimum nutrition throughout your treatment.

The Palliative care team work with your team to provide specialist symptom control management if required.

Our Receptionist checks you in on arrival, makes follow up appointments and assists with private health insurance forms.

Our Catering staff provide refreshments while you are attending CKB unit for your treatment.

CKB Unit General Enquiries:

Phone: 01 797 7999   (Select 1 for Haematology and then listen to the menu to direct you to the appropriate service) Mon – Fri  07:30-18:00 

Non Acute Oncology Nursing Service

Oncology liaison CNS are available for non-urgent queries via 01 797 7999 Mon-Fri 08.00-16.00

Acute Haematology SOS Hotline: 

This ‘Sort out Symptoms’ SOS service is used if you are a haematology patients at home and are having symptoms/side effects from our disease or treatment. This is an acute service for patients that are unwell.

Mon-Fri 08.00-16.00 Phone: 01 797 7999   (Select 1 for Haematology and then select 3 to direct you to the SOS Hotline)

Evenings, Nights, Weekend and Bank Holidays Phone: 01) 8092363 St Teresa’s Ward

When calling any of the above numbers it is helpful to have the following information at hand: Your diagnosis, your current treatment, a list of your current medications. Unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary to attend the Emergency Department for a medical review. Please follow the advice given as we only recommend attending hospital when it is absolutely necessary.

Wear loose fitting sleeves.

Drink two to three glasses of water before attending for bloods to help bulk up your veins.

On cold days wrap up warm to aid with blood sampling.

Bring a full list of your medications. Your pharmacist can print a copy for you if required.

Bring your medical card or private health insurance details.

Bring a pen and paper to write down any new information.

If you have questions you would like to ask, write them down on some paper and bring this with you. This will help you remember and ensure all your questions/concerns are addressed.

In order to make planning your treatment more efficient you can have your blood test completed in advance.

Book your next blood test appointment online

Or

Phone 01 2910993

For more information on how to book your blood test unsing SwiftQueue Click Here

Enter Beaumont Hospital at the main hospital entrance.

Walk straight along the main hospital corridor (past shop, coffee shop etc) then turn right.

Use the elevantor or stairs to reach the 2nd floor.

CKB and Day Oncology Ward are located next to Laurence’s Ward on the 2nd floor.

Click here for a Map