Get Checked Early
If you’re experiencing any persistent symptoms that are unusual for you, such as lumps, blood or unexplained weight loss, your GP practice wants to hear from you. Because the earlier you find cancer, the more treatment options are available, increasing your chances of living well again.
For more information, symptom checker and real stories, see the Get Checked Early website.
Referrals for Suspected Cancer
Patients who are concerned about symptoms which could indicate cancer should initially present to their own GP. A number of investigations can be carried out within Primary/Community Care service. Some patients may need to be referred to hospital for further investigation, and this should be co-ordinated by the GP.
Contacts
Oncology
Forth Valley Royal Hospital Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 4WR
Phone: 01324 566300
The oncology department are based in the Oncology Unit Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. The oncology team work closely with hospital consultants, and primary care. The oncology team are available Monday to Friday, 8 – 5pm for all enquires.
Post chemotherapy contact your own GP if you cannot wait until the following day.
Macmillan Support
Patients in Forth Valley recovering from cancer treatment can access follow-up support through the Macmillan One to One Project. The team offers personalized help with financial, physical, and emotional concerns and connects patients to services like money advice, cancer charities, and carer support.
For more information, call 01324 832921 (Tuesdays and Fridays), email fv.maconesupport@nhs.scot, or speak to your GP, district nurse, or consultant.
Maggie’s Centre
Maggie’s Forth Valley, located on the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital, offers free practical, emotional, and social support to people with cancer, as well as their families and friends.
Run by an independent charity, Maggie’s Centres complement NHS care. Our specialist staff provide one-to-one advice, group sessions, workshops, and courses to help manage the physical and emotional impact of cancer. No appointment is needed.
The Centre is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Phone: 01324 868069
Email: forthvalley@maggiescentres.org
Website: maggies.org
Useful Links
More information about identifying, treating and managing cancer conditions can be found on NHS Inform.