Gynaecological Cancer
Welcome
At Airedale NHS Foundation Trust we provide an established multidisciplinary gynaecology service. Cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive system are called gynaecological cancers. We offer all suspected cancer patients an appointment within two weeks of their GP referral.
At Airedale we offer
We run a number of rapid access clinics for patients with a suspecting gynaecological cancer, including;
All patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancer are discussed at a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting. This is where a group of doctors and other health professionals involved in your care and treatment discuss and decide together the best treatment options for you.
A team of specialist staff provides support to patients diagnosed with gynaecological cancers before, during and after treatment.
We also work closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals. If you are required to have complex gynaecology surgery you will be transferred here.
Our nursing and supportive team
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS):
All the members of the gynaecology nurse specialist team have expertise and experience in assisting with patients and carers concerns including:
- information about the disease illness, investigations, treatments and follow up
- advice about any symptoms arising as a result of the cancer treatment
- support for patients, relatives and carers
- referral to the community nursing teams, such as the District Nurses
- referral to other professionals who can offer specialist advice such as benefits, social services or complimentary therapies. e.g. Cancer Support Yorkshire
- Your CNS is likely to be your main contact at the hospital
Our Gynaecology CNS’s are:
- Amy Dugdale – Lead Gynaecology CNS
- Sarah Brain – Gynaecology CNS
- Alex Diaz – Gynaecology CNS
Cancer Care Coordinator (CCC)
The Cancer Care coordinator works as part of the cancer care team alongside registered practitioners to help improve care for people with cancer, helping patients to self-manage and lead as healthy lives as possible. The CCC is not a qualified clinician but is trained and experienced in supporting people with a cancer diagnosis.
CCC’s can offer practical and emotional support, sign posting, and information about lifestyle changes, such as diet, physical activity, benefits referrals, and local support available.
Our Cancer Care Co-Ordinator is: Nina Kidd
Ovarian cancer pathway
We know that having the information you need in one place is important, so we have created an Ovarian Cancer Pathway Roadmap. Please click on this link to download the roadmap, where you will find relevant links and QR codes for more information.
Ovarian cancer support
The UK’s Leading Ovarian Cancer Research Charity | Ovarian Cancer Action
Lynch Syndrome
For more information on Lynch Syndrome, please follow the link below that will take you to our Lynch Syndrome patient support page. This patient support page will help you to:
- Understand what Lynch Syndrome is
- How to get tested for Lynch Syndrome
- Understand the genetics counselling service
Lynch Syndrome patient support – Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
What is Lynch Syndrome?
Lynch syndrome is a condition that increases the risk of many kinds of cancer. This is a condition that can run in families. It used to be called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).
Families that have Lynch syndrome have more instances of cancer than expected. This might include colon cancer, endometrial cancer and other types of cancer. Lynch syndrome also causes cancers to happen at an earlier age.
People affected by Lynch Syndrome have a higher risk of developing:
And they have a slightly higher risk of developing:
Lynch Syndrome UK is a UK charity that offers additional support and information for all people with Lynch Syndrome. Some of the support they provide includes:
- an online support group for people that is patient lead, offering advice, support and experience
- up to date advice on the website that can be downloaded and printed
- people can be sent “the beginners guide to Lynch Syndrome” as well as request a patient passport
- a new digital app has recently been launch with Professor Julian Barwell – access to this new app can be requested through the website
- a patient conference every year in March which gives people and their families an opportunity to ask questions of the clinicians in the room about their genetic disorder. This conference is alway’s well attended and clinicians are also welcome to come along. Please find more information on the conference here
Contact details
Contact details:
Relatives and patients can contact the cancer nurse specialist team for advice, support or information on the following:
Phone: 01535 292329
Email: anhsft.gynaecns@nhs.net
