Myeloid Service
We treat and care for people with cancers of the bone marrow.
These include:
- Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
- Myelodysplasia (MDS)
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN)
We provide specialist services for people with myeloid cancers from the Oxford region and across the Thames Valley.
We know how stressful it is for people to find out they have a bone marrow cancer. We aim to provide you with all the support you need during this time.
A Nurse Specialist will see you at the time of your diagnosis and will be available throughout your treatment to talk to you, and those close to you, about your diagnosis and care plan.
We will provide you with information to take home and read and you can contact your Nurse Specialist at any time if you have further questions.
All people with a new diagnosis of a myeloid disorder are discussed at our weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
Our Pathologists, Radiologists, Nurses, Consultant Haematologists and Oncologists will discuss your individual illness and your treatment plan.
Our team
Consultants
- Prof Adam Mead
- Prof Paresh Vyas
- Dr Andy Peniket
- Dr Bethan Psaila
- Dr Oni Chowdhury
- Dr Alex Sternberg
Nurse Specialists
- Caroline Allman
- Claudia Costa
Please visit Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
Treatment
There is a lot of variation in the treatment of myeloid conditions. We will give you information about this, and you will have the opportunity to talk with us about your treatment options.
Further information
Outpatient Clinic
You will see us or speak to us regularly in our clinics.
The Myeloid Service has clinics at the following times:
- Tuesdays from 1.30pm
- Thursdays from 1.30pm
For more information please visit:
Outpatient Department - Clinics
Other treatment locations
Haematology Day Treatment Unit
Haematology Day Treatment Unit
We also offer day treatments at the Brodey Centre, Horton General Hospital, Banbury.
Haematology Ward
Some people with myeloid disorders will require admission to hospital for part of their treatment.
Haematology Ward
Ambulatory Care Unit
Some people with myeloid disorders will have treatment in the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU).
Some treatments require extra monitoring, or are given in higher doses. The ACU allows you to have some or all of these treatments without being admitted to hospital.
Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
ACU treatment is not suitable for everyone - your consultant will advise you.
Out of hours support
People having myeloid treatment have access to our Triage Assessment Team. Triage provides out of hours advice for people who are worried about treatment side effects or who feel unwell.
Triage Assessment Team
Research
We may invite you to take part in a clinical trial - please visit:
Research
Find us and contact us
The Myeloid Service is based in the Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital.
How to find the Churchill Hospital
Appointment enquiries
Myeloid Secretary
Tel: 01865 235880
Email: james.harker@ouh.nhs.uk
Links
Last reviewed:14 April 2023