The Department of gynaecological oncology - Patient information booklets
Ovarian
cancer booklet
The aim of this information booklet is to tell you about ovarian cancer.
It will explain the surgery you have had and help you understand the tests and
chemotherapy
you may have. This information also applies to fallopian tube cancer and peritoneal
cancer, as these diseases are very similar to ovarian cancer.
Surgery for ovarian mass
This information booklet provided by The Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network
Your doctor has told you that you have an ovarian mass, tumour or
cyst on one or both of your ovaries. The doctor may have said that
he/she is concerned about the results of the investigations and that
the ovary needs to be removed to see if there is any cancer present.
In most cases a diagnosis of ovarian cancer cannot be made until
after your operation.
Surgery
for vulval cancer
This information booklet provided by The Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network
If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer of the vulval area
or it has been suggested as a possibility, it is normal to experience a
wide range of emotions. For some women, it may be a frightening
and unsettling time.
Hysterectomy for endometrial cancer
This information booklet provided by The Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network
If you have recently been diagnosed with endometrial cancer
(cancer of the lining of the womb), it is normal to experience a
wide range of emotions. For some women, it can be a frightening
and unsettling time. Whatever you may be feeling at present, try
talking about it with someone who specialises in dealing with this
condition such as your consultant or the gynaecological cancer
nurse specialist. They will listen, answer any questions you may
have about your surgery for endometrial cancer and can put you
in touch with other professionals or support agencies if you wish.
Radical
hysterectomy
This information booklet provided by The Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network
If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer of the cervix
or uterus, it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.
For some women, it can be a frightening and unsettling time.
Whatever you may be feeling at present, try talking about it with
someone who specialises in dealing with this condition such as
your consultant or the gynaecological cancer nurse specialist. They
will listen, answer any questions you may have and can put you
in touch with other professionals or support agencies if you wish.
The specialist gynaecology nursing service
The gynaecological cancer nursing service is offered by a
team who have specialist knowledge and skills in both women's
health and cancer treatments.
Information produced by The Christie Patient Information
Service