Lincoln Oncology Centre open day

The Oncology Treatment Centre at Lincoln County Hospital is holding an open day on Saturday 7 November, from 9.30am to 12pm. It's run by United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and the unit itself is the one that delivers radiotherapy to patients from across Lincolnshire.

It's an open invitation, aimed at the public, patients, families and carers, as well as anyone interested in healthcare careers. You can tour the radiotherapy department, meet the specialist staff and see the treatment areas first-hand. There will be information stands from cancer-supporting charities, and careers advice on oncology, radiotherapy and wider cancer services.

Helen Sutton, a Macmillan Specialist Radiographer at ULTH, says the day helps people feel more informed and reassured about what to expect when starting cancer treatment. If you're going through it yourself, or supporting someone who is, that's a good place to start. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a radiotherapy unit, this is your chance to see it without the usual rush of an appointment.

It's at the Oncology Treatment Centre, inside Lincoln County Hospital, on Saturday 7 November from 9.30am to 12pm, and no booking is needed to attend.