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Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer

Meet the Team

The Oesophago-gastric (OG) cancer team at University Hospital North Midlands cares for patients undergoing investigation or having treatment for Oesophageal or Stomach cancer. The team work across both The Royal Stoke site and County. However, due to the specialist care required, most investigations and treatments such as surgery or radiotherapy are based at The Royal Stoke. 

Our OG cancer team includes several specialists including nurses, surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, histopathologists, radiologists as well as several others. 

We are a specialist centre for Oesophageal and Gastric cancer surgery. The team offers specialist services to patients from Staffordshire, Shropshire and Telford, Mid Cheshire and Wolverhampton.

The Specialist team (multi-disciplinary team - MDT) and service are led by consultant surgeons Mr George Bouras and Mr Vamshi Jagadesham. 

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Important Information and Support

A holistic needs assessment (HNA) is an assessment and discussion you
may have with someone from your healthcare team. Together, you talk
through your needs and concerns. You then agree on a plan for your
care and support needs.

It is called holistic because you can discuss any needs or concerns
you have about any area of your life. It is not only about the physical
symptoms of cancer or the side effects of treatment. These concerns
can be physical, emotional, practical, financial, spiritual.

Included in your patient pack (given to you at your first appointment
with the Nurse Specialist team) is a HNA booklet and checklist which
describes a HNA in more detail.

If you would like to talk to someone about a HNA, please call your
nurse specialist or cancer navigator.

You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation.

You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.

Contact the Staffordshire Macmillan welfare benefits service on 01782
667321 or email macmillan@disability-solutions.net

After a cancer diagnosis, many people find making the decision to follow a healthy and balanced diet can help through treatment and help improve symptoms.

It can also help you feel that you are doing the best for your health. As part of your treatment you may be referred to a dietitian at the hospital.

There is information on keeping active which is available online or through the Macmillan information centre and your specialist nurse.

For help with quitting smoking, please find support here

Swallows Support Group

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Our Swallows Support Group has been running for a number of years and is open to anyone diagnosed with either gastric or oesophageal cancer.

The group meets every other month at Porthill Park Cricket Club, Knutton road, Wolstanton, ST5 0HU.

Meetings are informal and offer you the chance to meet with people who understand the impact that a diagnosis of cancer can have, so that you can share experiences, swap tips and support each other. 

For more information about the support group please contact:
Wendy on 07921429129
Neil on 07540849938
Mike on 07917230969

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