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Overview
Overview
The Royal United Hospital Gynaecological Cancer Centre is an accredited specialist cancer service offering a wide range of treatments to patients with gynaecological cancer. We have a team of leading clinicians with significant expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers. We offer a range of highly specialist surgical treatments including laparoscopic cancer surgery, and extensive radical techniques for advanced and recurrent cancer. We also offer specialist chemotherapy and radiotherapy services.
Holistic care and support is provided by our Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and their job is to 'look after patients throughout their time under our care. This means patients always know who to contact when they or their family have questions about their care.'
Holistic Integrated Care in Ovarian Cancer (HICO) Service
We’re working with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust to pilot a new service for older patients who have been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, so we can further improve the care they receive.
Background – why we are piloting a new service
Between 2016 and 2029, the number of people aged over 75 in the local population is projected to increase by 36%. Ovarian cancer predominantly affects older patients, with around half of all new diagnoses occurring in those aged 65 and over.
Research across the NHS shows that older patients with ovarian cancer receive less intensive treatment and are more likely to have other medical problems that can mean they might not receive the same level of treatment as young patients relative under-treatment. To improve this we are providing holistic care, focusing on the physical and psychological well-being of older patients who are newly-diagnosed for ovarian cancer.
Information and support for patients
The gynaecological oncology cancer centres have significant expertise with specialist therapies services. Click below for information and advice:
This wider range of support should enable patients to recover quicker from treatment and rapidly return to activities that enhance quality of life.
Patient Information
Menopausal symptoms after cancer treatment
Enhanced Recovery in Gynaecology Oncology
This video helps you prepare for your operation, your inpatient stay and your recovery after surgery.
Get involved
We want to work with those with experience of being treated for ovarian cancer or those with an interest in this area to help us shape this new service so it best meets the needs of patients and their loved ones.
The HICO service has a patient advisory group who share their views and experience with us, and who help with:
- Exploring ways we can improve our service
- Reviewing our written information to make sure it is easy to understand and provides the right information for patients
If you would like to be involved or provide feedback on this service please contact the Lead for Patient Engagement via:
Telephone: 01225 821735
or
E-mail: ruh-tr.hicoengagement@nhs.net
Funding
As part of the IMPROVE UK Pilot Awards Programme, the Ovarian Cancer Action Group has made funding available to support the introduction of this new pilot service and we are grateful for their support.
