|  | When a person begins treatment they will be assigned a group of medical staff at their hospital who will work together as a care team to provide the best care possible. The people who make up this care team are:
 | A consultant who coordinates the care |
| Other doctors who assist the consultant |
| A therapeutic radiographer if radiotherapy is needed |
| A named nurse who heads up a team of nurses |
| Other specialised nurses possibly including a clinical nurse specialist who deals with one specific aspect of care |
Sometimes, different aspects of treatment can take place in different hospitals. This is called ‘shared care’ and it means most of the time a patient can just go to their local hospital.
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| | One important aspect of care that may well vary between treatment centres, especially for teenagers, is whether patients are considered to be an 'old child' or a 'young adult'. Specialist wards for young people are not universal but most centres try and provide facilities in an environment suitable for teenagers and young adults.
Asking the consultant about this and what you can do to make your surroundings cheerful and encouraging can be a good way to stay positive.
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