Back in 2017 York Against Cancer made one of its largest-ever contributions to the care of our community, donating £700,000 to help launch Yorkshire’s first Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU). The MCU was built to help people living on the outskirts of York have easier access to the treatment they need, those who require chemotherapy can have treatment in an appointment of less than 15 minutes.
The unit will call at Malton, Selby, Scarborough and Bridlington. With four treatment chairs, it will be able to accommodate up to 10 patients a day in modern, comfortable surroundings. Allowing patients in Scarborough and the outskirts of York to receive full treatment in the time it would’ve taken them to survive the traffic of getting into the city, cutting down on stressful hour long commutes into Scarborough and York. It is a convenient and compassionate response that serves to make the lives of patients much easier. In its first year and a half, the unit saw more than 1,500 visits, with some patients visiting over 20 times.
Last year, York Against Cancer was pleased to put the wheels back in motion after pausing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is glad to provide a more convenient location for cancer patients while alleviating some of the strain on the main hospitals.
To arrange your lift or to find out more about the MCU, call 01904 764466 or email office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk.
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