Haematology Oncology Day Ward

Haematology Oncology Day Ward  - UHG

If you have cancer, your consultant may recommend that you are treated with Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) at our Haematology Oncology Day Ward, University Hospital Galway.

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) is any drug treatment used to control or treat cancer.

The drug treatment types may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy or a combination of these.

Our Haematology Oncology Day Ward is an open plan unit with 31 reclining chairs.

Opening hours: Our Haematology Oncology Day Ward is open from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

Phone (reception / nurses’ station): 091 544610

Acute Oncology Service:  After you start your treatment, we will give you a phone number for our Acute Oncology Service which operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. 

Out of hours contact:  If you feel unwell outside of these hours, please attend your GP or local emergency department.

Phone (ED, UHG): 091 544713

Phone (UHG switchboard): 091 524222 and ask for the Emergency Department.

Address: Haematology Oncology Day Ward, University Hospital Galway, Newcastle Road, Galway H91 YR71, Ireland

Directions: We are located on the first floor beside the Outpatients Department. UHG has a volunteer service that will guide you to where you need to go.  Our volunteers are located at the main reception.

Parking: We advise patients and visitors to arrive early for their visits / appointments. There are 5 public car parks on site. 

University Hospital Galway is accessible by public transport: https://www.transportforireland.ie/
We advise patients and visitors to use public transport where possible as parking is limited on site.

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