What do the clinical nurse specialists in upper GI cancers do? How ...
What do the clinical nurse specialists in upper GI cancers do? How ...
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The <strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ical</strong> <strong>nurse</strong> specialist <strong>in</strong> <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong> <strong>cancers</strong><br />
(your key worker) is part of <strong>the</strong> team of<br />
healthcare professionals who will be look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
after you dur<strong>in</strong>g and follow<strong>in</strong>g your treatment.<br />
Upper <strong>GI</strong> <strong>cancers</strong> can <strong>in</strong>volve oesophagus,<br />
stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, duodenum,<br />
and liver. This <strong>nurse</strong> has specialist knowledge<br />
and experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong> <strong>cancers</strong> to support<br />
you through your treatment. Here at PAH we<br />
aim to provide you with diagnosis, advice,<br />
treatment and support to meet your <strong>in</strong>dividual<br />
needs.<br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>do</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ical</strong> <strong>nurse</strong><br />
<strong>specialists</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong><br />
<strong>cancers</strong> <strong>do</strong>?<br />
Be<strong>in</strong>g told you may have a cancer or have<br />
been diagnosed with an <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong> cancer<br />
can be a very difficult time for you and your<br />
family. Often, you may have anxieties about<br />
a number of issues relat<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> diagnosis<br />
and treatment. The CNS can offer support and<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation at any stage <strong>in</strong> your illness, and<br />
can also provide a useful l<strong>in</strong>k between you and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r hospital teams, and at home. If you are<br />
admitted to hospital for any reason please let<br />
your CNS know.<br />
Your <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong> <strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ical</strong> <strong>nurse</strong> specialist can<br />
provide:<br />
Emotional support<br />
Sometimes it can help to talk th<strong>in</strong>gs through.<br />
Information about<br />
◗ Investigations<br />
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Diagnosis<br />
Proposed surgery (if appropriate)<br />
Chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
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Radio<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
Community help<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial resources<br />
Additional available support<br />
Symptom management<br />
Advice<br />
Advice can be given on a range of issues to<br />
patients and <strong>the</strong>ir families.<br />
Education<br />
Education and support to o<strong>the</strong>r health<br />
professionals.<br />
<strong>How</strong> can I contact my<br />
<strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ical</strong> <strong>nurse</strong> specialist?<br />
Your local <strong>upper</strong> <strong>GI</strong> CNS is based at Pr<strong>in</strong>cess<br />
Alexandra Hospital <strong>in</strong> Harlow. She works closely<br />
with <strong>the</strong> oesophagogastric team at University<br />
College Lon<strong>do</strong>n Hospital, and <strong>the</strong> hepatobilary<br />
team at Royal Free Hampstead.<br />
Your <strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ical</strong> <strong>nurse</strong> specialist, Cate Simmons, is<br />
available to speak or meet you from Monday to<br />
Friday, 8am until 4pm. This can be on <strong>the</strong> ward,<br />
<strong>in</strong> Outpatients department, or by telephone.<br />
Support Groups<br />
Macmillan Cancer Support<br />
Telephone: 0808 808 2020<br />
www.macmillan.org.uk<br />
Harlow Macmillan Cancer Information<br />
and Support Service<br />
Telephone: 01279 698673<br />
Macmillan Benefits Helpl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Telephone: 0808 500 800<br />
Helen Rollason Cancer Care Centre<br />
Telephone: 020 8887 2408<br />
www.helenrollason.org.uk/north_middlesex.php<br />
This service offers counsell<strong>in</strong>g, aroma<strong>the</strong>rapy,<br />
reflexology and Bach flower remedies.<br />
www.helenrollason.org.uk<br />
Also has a service at Thomas Rivers, The Rivers<br />
Hospital, High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth,<br />
Hertfordshire CM21 0HH.<br />
Enquiries: 01279 602667<br />
Appo<strong>in</strong>tments: 01279 600282<br />
Oesophageal Patients’ Association<br />
Telephone: 0121 704 9860<br />
www.opa.org.uk<br />
Pancreatic Cancer UK<br />
Telephone: 0203 177 1686<br />
www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Useful local numbers<br />
St. Clare Hospice<br />
Telephone: 01279 773770<br />
www.stclare-hospice.co.uk<br />
Macmillan Palliative Care Team<br />
Telephone: 01279 694931<br />
Hospital/Community<br />
Isabel Hospice<br />
Telephone: 01707 382500<br />
www.isabelhospice.org.uk<br />
Offer day and <strong>in</strong>-patient care<br />
East Hertfordshire Community Palliative<br />
Care Team<br />
Telephone: 01707 330686<br />
Any o<strong>the</strong>r questions?<br />
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Contact Information<br />
Cate Simmons<br />
2nd Floor, Galen House, Pr<strong>in</strong>cess Alexandra<br />
Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex<br />
CM20 1QX<br />
Telephone: 01279 694929<br />
(direct l<strong>in</strong>e with answer phone facility)<br />
Mobile: 07932 528424<br />
cate.simmons@pah.nhs.uk<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g your needs<br />
We can provide <strong>in</strong>formation about our service<br />
<strong>in</strong> different formats and adapt <strong>the</strong> ways we<br />
communicate with you – depend<strong>in</strong>g on your<br />
needs. For example, we can use Braille, large<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t or different languages. Please let us know<br />
what your particular needs are and we will <strong>do</strong><br />
our best to help.<br />
You can contact us about accessibility by<br />
telephon<strong>in</strong>g 01279 827211.<br />
Information for Patients<br />
Upper Gastro<strong>in</strong>test<strong>in</strong>al (U<strong>GI</strong>)<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Nurse<br />
Specialist (CNS)<br />
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Pr<strong>in</strong>cess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust,<br />
Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 1QX<br />
Telephone: 01279 444455<br />
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