Gynaecology - The Macmillan Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Service

The Macmillan gynaecology specialist nurse is available to support you and your family from the time you first attend hospital and throughout your diagnosis and treatment.

The CNS is a highly qualified and experienced nurse who has specialised in the care and support of patients with a suspected, confirmed or diagnosed gynaecological cancer; they work very closely with the doctors involved in your care.

The CNS can provide information, support and advice for patients, their family and carers.

This service covers areas such as:

• The different types of gynaecological cancers
• Support and someone to listen to your concerns
• Investigations and surgical treatment including possible referral to St Mary’s or Christie Hospitals for initial treatment
• Discussion of the treatment options
• Coping after surgery
• Referral to other services

You can expect to meet the CNS:

• At the outpatient clinic
• Whilst having inpatient investigations/treatment
• They are also available to talk to by telephone

You can contact the CNS yourself or you can ask nursing or medical staff to contact them on your behalf.

We currently have three Macmillan Gynaecology CNS’s employed by the Trust. Your CNS will be allocated as detailed below:

Amanda Storey covering:
Telephone: 0161 778 5670 (24 hour answerphone)

Tracey Dixon covering:
Telephone: 0161 778 5670 (24 hour answerphone)

Jenny Warburton covering
Telephone: 0161 778 5670 (24 hour answerphone)

The Gynaecology Macmillan Support Worker (GMSW)

The Gynaecology Macmillan support worker provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer and their families (new para).

They recognise information needs that people require may change over time and work with the person to ensure they receive the right support at the right time throughout their cancer journey.

For general enquiries you can also contact the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre at The Royal Oldham Hospital on 0161 656 1026. The centre is also open Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for drop-in visits.
The Macmillan Support Line is available: Monday - Sunday 8am - 10pm 0808 808 0000
 
If you have any queries about any future Gynaecology appointments, please contact the Gynaecology Macmillan CNS Service on 0161 778 5670