At The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC) we have a team of nurses and support workers who work directly with your medical team to provide advice and support for you throughout your treatment.
The breast nursing team comprises of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Cancer Support Workers (CSW) and together we cover our locations across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Advanced nurse practitioners
An Advanced Nurse Practitioner is a nurse who has undertaken advanced clinical training and is able to clinically assess, diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment. They work as part of some of the medical teams at CCC, and you may sometimes be seen by an ANP instead of your consultant when you are due a review.
Clinical nurse specialists
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a nurse who has specialist experience in breast cancer care. Their role is to be a keyworker / point of contact for you and your family throughout your treatment at CCC. They can provide psychological support and
symptom / toxicity management advice. They can signpost you to additional areas of support or refer you to other members of the multidisciplinary team as required.
Cancer support workers
Cancer Support Workers work closely with and support the nursing and medical team. During your treatment at CCC you can be invited to complete the Macmillan electronic Holistic Needs Assessment (eHNA). This will help us better understand and meet your individual needs and support you through your treatment. If at any time your needs change please ask for another appointment with the CSW so the team can support you if anything changes
Please leave a message if no one is available, and we will aim to get back to you within 48 hours (weekdays only).
For appointment enquiries, please contact your consultant’s secretary in the first instance.