The Christie Charity
The ECMT clinical nurse specialist:
- is an experienced cancer nurse who specialises in offering supportive care to patients on early phase trials,
- has experience within research and understanding of early-phase clinical trials,
- works closely with the team of doctors, research nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in your care, and
- provides non-trial specific support, information and advice.
Your ECMT specialist nurse is Amy Smith.
Tel: 07967 841987 Email: amy.smith135@nhs.net
What does the ECMT specialist nurse do?
The ECMT specialist nurse offers:
- information and advice,
- time to talk about your problems, issues or worries,
- help with physical or psychological problems relating to illness or treatment side effects,
- information and support for friends and relatives,
- a point of contact when problems arise,
- a further contact and link to your research team,
- a link to other health professionals involved in your care at home and in hospital, and
- referrals to other health professionals and support services.
How can I contact the nurse specialist?
The nurse specialist is available:
- during outpatient clinics when attending for review or treatment, or
- via telephone or email.
The ECMT clinical nurse specialist service is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm. Please leave a message and you will be contacted as soon as possible, although this may not be the same day. You can also contact your trial research nurse who will provide contact details when you start your trial.
Other sources of information and support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Freephone: 0808 808 0000
Maggie's Centre
Maggie's Manchester, The Robert Parfett Building, 15 Kinnaird Road Manchester, M20 4QL
Tel: 0161 641 4848
Email: manchester@maggies.org
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. No appointment required.
Maggie's provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer, their families and friends including support groups and advice from professionals such as benefits advisors.
Cancer Research UK
Nurse helpline freephone: 0808 800 4040
Interpreter option available.
Cancer information centre at The Christie
The information centre can provide emotional support and practical information to anyone affected by cancer.