The Gynaecology Oncology Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is the referral centre for the West of Scotland.
Our service offers diagnosis and specialist treatment for all types of gynaecological cancer.
Women are cared for by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of specialists which includes oncological surgeons, clinical and medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and pharmacists. The clinical team is supported by the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Service who will help you navigate your treatment journey.
How will my care be managed?
The team meet once per week to discuss all patients with a suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer. Decisions regarding further investigations and potential treatment plans are made at this meeting. You will be informed of the recommendations from this meeting by your gynaecology consultant or your clinical nurse specialist.
Your care may be delivered at the following locations:
Hospitals
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital (Stobhill ACH)
- Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Outpatient clinics
Outpatient clinics are held in:
- Stobhill ACH
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Inpatient surgery
Inpatient surgery is based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Other treatments
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and clinical trials are delivered from the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
What if I need surgical treatment?
If you require surgical treatment you will be referred to the Gynaecology Oncology Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will then receive an appointment for a clinic with the Gynaecology Oncology Consultant who will discuss the proposed treatment plan with you. This may be in the form of a face to face clinic appointment, a telephone or video consultation.
Preoperative assessment
You will receive an appointment for a preoperative assessment (POA) clinic at either Glasgow Royal Infirmary or Stobhill Hospital. This will be a face to face appointment with a trained pre-operative assessment nurse.
They will ask you some questions regarding your general health, past medical history and medication history.
They will check your pulse and blood pressure and take some routine blood tests. Further specific tests may be required.
Your surgical appointment
You will receive details of the date and time for admission for surgery by letter and/or telephone.
What if I need chemotherapy or radiotherapy?
If you require chemotherapy or radiotherapy you will receive this treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. The department is actively involved in research and clinical trials. The clinical trials unit is also based at the Beatson.
Our staff
We have a dedicated team made up of consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and support staff.
The gynaecology oncology consultants based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary are:
- Dr Kevin Burton
- Dr Rhona Lindsay
- Dr Nadeem Siddiqui
- Dr Malcolm Farquharson
- Dr Michelle Kent
- Dr David Smith
The Gynaecology Oncology Nurse Specialists are:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Lesley Kelly
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicola Fisher
Single Point of Contact Service
The Single Point of Contact Service are available to support you through your treatment journey and are the first point of contact if you require assistance or additional information relating to your treatment. The SPOC team are not clinically qualified, but they work alongside and support clinical members of the team.
The SPOC team are available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.
You can email the team at: ggc.spocteam@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or you can telephone 0141 201 3473 / 0141 242 9479.
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