Consultant Oncologist providing support at Withybush Hospital
Care and treatment for cancer patients continues to be provided at Withybush Hospital and a Consultant Oncologist based at the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea has joined the team temporarily to support the service. Dr Pudney, has been released by ABMU Health Board, to work at the Haverfordwest hospital three days a week, supporting nursing staff on the chemotherapy day unit and treating patients with breast cancer from Pembrokeshire. The support is a result of a partnership approach taken by Hywel Dda University and ABMU health boards to work closely together on the continuing development of oncology services in the region. Dr Pudney will support the work of the Oncology Project Board in developing a Hywel Dda University Health Board wide model that strengthens the excellent haematology, oncology and palliative care services already provided in Withybush Hospital. She said “I’m looking forward to supporting the team at Withybush Hospital. I’ve worked as a consult...