Help and support
The
links on this page will help you to find out more about cancer of the womb (uterus), treatment available and sources of help and support for anyone affected. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Endometrial cancer
Produced by:Thames Valley Cancer Network
The NHS trusts within the Thames valley network have worked together to produce this leaflet for anyone diagnosed with cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the womb).
Link:Gynae - oncology specialist nurses
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
The team of specialist nurses are based in the Cancer centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford and are pleased to receive enquiries from anyone affected by gynaecological cancers, in the Oxford area. You can find out more about their role in their specialist nurse leaflet.
Contact: Margaret Instone, Robyn Woodhill, Susie Gerrard
Telephone: 01865 235355
Link:Introduction to the multidisciplinary team for gynaecological cancer
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
The Gynaecological Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) is a well-established group of experts with a specialist role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of women with gynaecological cancers. The team comprises doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who manage the treatment of gynaecological cancers in Oxfordshire and is the tertiary referral centre for the Thames Valley Cancer Network.
Link:Maggie’s Cancer Information Centre Oxford
Produced by:Maggie's (Oxford)
Maggie's Oxford, based at the Churchill Hospital,is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and provides information, psychological and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They have a resident psychologist and a team of cancer support specialists including CAB benefits advisors, on hand for drop-in and pre-booked appointments and courses. visit the website, phone or just call in for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more.
Contact: Maggie's (Oxford)
Telephone: Tel (01865) 225690
Link:Cancer of the womb
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on womb cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Cancer of the womb
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section tells you about womb cancer, which is also called cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer. It includes information about symptoms, causes and tests, treatment, living with womb cancer, current research, and life after womb cancer.
Link:Endometrial cancer
Produced by:The Eve Appeal: Gynaecology Cancer Research Fund
Find out more about cancer of the endometrium (lining of the womb) and its treatment
Link:Gynae C
Produced by:Gynae C
Gynae C is a charity run by women who have had gynaecological cancer They offer a confidential helpline supporting women who have, or have had, any form of gynaecological cancer. They also produce a newsletter and information sheets
Link:Living and working with cancer
Produced by:Cancer and Careers UK
Practical advice and information for women with cancer, their families and their colleagues at work. You can also view as an e book, download or order,a copy of their directory. It includes information on skincare, cosmetics,wigs and headwear suppliers, clothing, lingerie and breast prosthetic as well as information about legal and employment matters.
Link:Look good feel better
Produced by:Look Good Feel Better
Look good feel better (LGFB) are a charity providing a free support service for women with cancer. They aim to enhance the self esteem and self confidence of women during or after treatment through free make up workshops. To find out what is available in your area visit their website.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:Uterine body (womb) cancer patient information section
Produced by:NHS Evidence-cancer
This is the womb cancer patient information section of the NHS Cancer specialist library.
Link:Womb cancer information
Produced by:The venus appeal website
This is the womb cancer section of the Venus Appeal website.
Page last edited: 07 December 2009
