We support patients who have a cancer of the gastrointestinal tract.
This can include cancer of the:
- Oesophagus
- Anus
- Stomach
- Liver
- Small Bowel
- Pancreas
- Colon (Large Bowel)
- Bile Ducts
The team supports patients by:
- Being a point of contact for you throughout your treatment and on-going care
- Providing emotional support and expert clinical advice
- Referring and signposting to other support services (e.g. psychological, financial, social and community, including support groups)
- Health promotion, education and provision of holistic needs assessments
- Advice and support for living well with cancer and beyond cancer treatment, alongside the Macmillan Personalised Care Team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Telephone: 01793 604338 / 01793 604483 (Voicemail service only)
Email: gwh.gionccnsteam@nhs.net
If we are unable to take your call, please leave a message with your name, hospital or NHS number and telephone number.
Further information
Links
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Bowel Cancer UK
- Pancreatic Cancer UK
- The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity
- OOSO
- British Liver Trust
Local Support Groups