Welcome to Addenbrooke's Gynae-Oncology Centre. You have been referred to the Gynae-Oncology Team here at Addenbrooke's for specialist treatment and follow-up of your gynaecological cancer.
We work very closely with Surgeons (Ms Helen Bolton, Mr Peter Baldwin, Mr Krish Haldar, Mr Pubudu Pathiraja, Mr Aslam Shiraz, Dr Ciara MacKenzie, Dr Bidisha Chatterjee) and Medical Oncologists (Dr James Brenton, Dr Christine Parkinson, Dr Sarah Smith, Dr Joo Ern Ang), who deliver chemotherapy.
A Gynae-oncology multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting is held each Tuesday from 13:00 to 15:30 and is video-conferenced to other hospitals within the network area (Addenbrooke’s, Hinchingbrooke, West Suffolk, Bedford and Peterborough).
All cases are reviewed, and treatment recommendations are agreed.
Follow-up after completion of treatment
Your follow-up will be tailored to your needs. You may be asked to attend a clinic for a face-to-face consultation, which may be at a hospital closer to your home. Some people will have follow-up appointments by telephone instead of attending clinic.
At follow-up appointments, you will be asked about your general health and wellbeing and whether you have any symptoms that concern you. A gentle internal vaginal and rectal examination may be carried out, with your permission.
Hopefully, you will not have any associated problems in the future, however, some people do. If you are worried or notice any new symptoms between appointments, you must let us know as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until your next appointment. The contact telephone numbers are listed above.
When should I see my GP?
It is important to remember that you will still get coughs, colds, aches and pains, and stomach bugs just like anyone else. Your GP will be happy to treat these problems. If they are concerned about your symptoms, they can contact us for further advice.
Please remember, if you have any worries or concerns, we recommend that you phone us to seek advice or support.
Privacy and dignity
Same-sex bays and bathrooms are offered in all wards except critical care and theatre recovery areas, where the use of high-tech equipment and/or specialist one-to-one care is required.