Cancer
Our private cancer services are provided at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead
The Royal Free London Hospital is a regional specialist Cancer Centre. We are proud to have a reputation as a leading specialist centre in the research and treatment of the following cancer types: hepatocellular (liver) cancer (HCC), cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumours (NET), melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, and renal (kidney) cancer.
The Royal Free London PPU sets itself apart from other private cancer centres because we are a large acute hospital with multidisciplinary expertise. This means patients with complex conditions and comorbidities are in the safest hands at the Royal Free Hospital because we treat our patients holistically by providing access to all our world-class subspecialties, not only cancer.
Cancer treatment in frail and higher risk patients is one of our specialist areas of care. Our hospitals are campuses of University College Medical School and conduct important medical research, much of it of international status. With over 40 years’ experience pioneering research and treatments, we have been instrumental in continually improving clinical care and experience for patients across the globe. As a founding member of the Academic Health Science Network UCL Partners, we have trained world-renowned doctors, nurses, midwives and many other clinical and non-clinical professionals.
Cancer that we treat:
We provide a wide range of cutting-edge treatments for the following cancer types:
- Breast cancer (which can involve a simple visit to our one-stop breast clinic)
- Colorectal cancer
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
Get in touch
If you wish to speak to a member of staff or have questions, we are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
By telephone: +44 (0) 20 3925 9062
Treatments we offer
Why Royal Free London Private Patients unit?
Our Expertise
All our consultants also work for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and many have been trained here over the many years of their career. Our private cancer services consist of a range of highly specialised consultant medical and clinical oncologists.
For expert care in cancer management, or for a second opinion, we are proud to offer access to innovative technologies and an experienced multidisciplinary team who are all dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care.
Clinical nursing team
We recognise that being diagnosed with cancer is a very difficult process to go through, and our private cancer services include a dedicated highly skilled clinical nursing team offering support from diagnosis to treatment.
Private Oncology Treatment Suite (POTS)
- Our private oncology treatment suite is located on the 12th floor of the Royal Free Hospital and is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- We offer a wide array of private oncology services, provided by our multidisciplinary team of leading specialists.
- Our POTS unit comprises on four individual bays with reclining seats for patient comfort. A side room with a bed is also available, although the priority for this area is for patients who require isolation.
- Our leading private oncologists are on hand to deliver a wide range of cancer therapies.
We also offer pre-treatment assessments following a consultation with a consultant in our outpatient clinic. Patients will be asked to attend POTS for a pre-treatment consultation. The aim of the visit is for the patients to get an understanding of what to expect during treatment in POTS.
Private Oncology Suites opening times:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Our expert clinical team
All our consultants also work for our NHS Foundation Trust, and many have been trained here over the many years of their career. The PPU oncology team consists of a range of highly-specialised consultant medical oncologists and includes:
Further information and support
Funding your treatment
We are committed to providing care to all patients, so we accept self-paying and private medical insurance. Learn more about funding your treatment
Patient information leaflets
We provide all our patients with the information they need to support their health and understand the treatments and services we offer. Read our patient information leaflets for more information.
Investing in the NHS
The NHS is essential to what we do at Royal Free London, so we reinvest our profits into it. Our investment provides life-saving equipment and supports medical research to ensure better healthcare for all. Find out how we invest in the NHS