Patient information videos

We’ve created a series of patient information videos to support patients coming for treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre or Lister Hospital.    

Blood tests 

This video explains a bit more about the blood tests you will need during your treatment  

Getting to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre 

This video includes information about coming to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre for the first time including which entrance to use and parking information. 

How your cancer treatment may be given  

This video explains the different ways your cancer treatment may be given such as IV (directly into a vein), injection or tablet.

Further information can be found on the Cancer Research UK website or the Macmillan Cancer Support website 

Support from our pharmacy team   

This video explains how our pharmacy team will support you during your treatment. 

The different devices that might be used  

This video explains the different devices that may be used in your treatment such as a cannula (small plastic tube that is put into a vein in your lower arm or in the back of your hand) a PICC (a thin and flexible tube that is put into a vein in your upper arm) or an implanted port (a thin and flexible tube) attached to a small reservoir or ‘port’ which is placed under the skin on your chest or arm.

You can find further information about the devices used for cancer treatment on the Macmillan Cancer Support website 

Your appointment at Lister Hospital   

This video includes information about your appointment at Lister Hospital in Stevenage including pre-treatment checks, how long your treatment may take and what to expect.

Your appointment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre  

This video includes information about your appointment including pre-treatment checks, how long your treatment may take and what to expect.