Regimens outside of the approved list

Guideline for the use of regimens not currently on the network approved regimen list.

This document is currently under review.  For more information please contact Lara Barnish

24hr Advice

Guideline for 24 hour telephone advice for patients reveiving anti-cancer treatment.

This document is currently under review.  For more information please contact Lara Barnish

Administration of chemotherapy

Guideline for the administration of anti-cancer treatment.

Administration of chemotherapy at home

Guideline for the delivery of chemotherapy in the community, closer to the patient’s home

Central venous access devices

These guidelines are currently under review. For more information please contact Lara Barnish.

Scalp cooling

Guideline for the use of scalp cooling.

Spillage

Guideline for the management of spillage of cytotoxic drugs.

GCSF

Guideline for the use of granulocyte colony stimulating factors (GCSF) in adult haemato-oncology.

MABs

Guideline for the preparation or manipulation of monoclonal antibodies (MABs) used in the treatment of adults with cancer.

Cytarabine

Guideline for giving subcutaneous cytarabine in primary care and community settings. 

Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

A guideline for the management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis during and following treatment with anti-cancer drugs. 

Extravasation

Guideline for the management of extravasation.

Pregnant staff

Guideline for expectant mothers and those trying to conceive involved in the  administration of and/or care of patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy.    

Anti emetic guidelines

Anti-emetic guidelines for adults receiving chemotherapy.

Diarrhoea

This guideline is currently being developed. For more information contact Lara Barnish.

Guideline for the management of chemotherapy induced oral complications (mucositis)

Guideline for management of chemotherapy induced oral complications (mucositis).

Training staff

Guideline for training programme for nursing and medical staff in the administration of anti-cancer drugs. 

This guideline is currently being developed. For more information contact Lara Barnish.

Competencies for the administration of anti cancer drugs.