Service Overview
The Chemotherapy Suite at Darent Valley Hospital includes the Pine Therapy Unit - a warm, welcoming space dedicated to caring for patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive treatments.
Our nurse-led unit has 21 comfortable treatment chairs, along with two peaceful gardens where patients and their loved ones can relax and unwind.
As more people continue to need chemotherapy and long-term support, we’ve grown to meet that demand. Many of our patients return for treatment even years after their first diagnosis - and we're proud to be here for them every step of the way.
To make care more accessible, we also offer our SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment) Outreach Service, which brings treatment closer to home. This service is available at:
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The Manor Hotel in Gravesend
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Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup (Fridays only)
What to Expect
We have clear guidelines to make sure treatments given at our SACT outreach centres are safe and suitable. The treatments we offer here have been carefully reviewed and approved by our oncology and haematology experts, along with our cancer pharmacists, to keep your safety as our top priority.
If you’re eligible for treatment at one of these outreach centres, we’ll get in touch with you to invite you to have your appointments there. The same Pine Therapy team runs the outreach clinics, so you’ll still see familiar faces and receive the same high standard of care.
Please note:
To protect our patients, who often have weakened immune systems, the treatment bays in Pine Therapy are for patients only. However, we do understand that some situations call for extra support - visitors or family members may be allowed if there’s a clinical or communication need.
We’re here to make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Further Information
Emergency contact info:
If you have think you have a genuine life-threatening emergency, visit the Accident & Emergency (also known as Emergency Department or casualty.) Alternatively, call 999.
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