Urology Cancer

Cancer services

Urological cancers affect the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs. It includes bladder cancer and kidney cancer (or renal cancer), which is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. In men, urological cancers also include prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men in the UK, testicular cancer and penile cancer.

A cancer diagnosis has a great impact on patients and carers, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of care for all our patients at every stage in their pathway.

What we do

The urology cancer team provide a diagnostic and treatment service for patients with suspected or confirmed urology cancer after referral from the GP or another healthcare professional.

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Treatment

The most common type of treatment for urological cancers is surgery. During the procedure part or all of the affected organ is removed. Radiotherapy is also a common treatment, and chemotherapy can also be given. Your treatment programme will depend on the type of cancer you have, as well as the size of the cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of the body.

Most cases of penile cancer can be treated with chemotherapy cream or laser treatment. For later-stage cases, surgery might be required. Reconstructive surgery can be done to correct any physical changes.

Uro-Oncology specialises in the following areas:

Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Penile Cancer

The Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Service provides holistic advice and support to patients and families affected by urological cancers. We also undertake routine tests in Urology.

The Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists are:

Louise Minnican; Macmillan Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist covering Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas: Louise Minnican - 01229 403599
Michelle Holmes; Macmillan Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist covering Lancaster and surrounding areas: Michelle Holmes - 01524 512226
Cheryl Hughes; Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator. Office based in Lancaster: Cheryl Hughes - 01524 512226
Jayne Sayer; Metastatic Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist: Jayne Sayer - 01524 519477
Wendy Maudsley; Metastatic Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist: (Wendy Maudsley - 01524 519477
Lydia McFarlane, Uro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Lydia McFarlane - 01524 512226
Jill Gibson; Supported Self-Management: Jill Gibson (Barrow) 01229 614111 / Jill Gibson (Lancaster) 01524 591719
Tracey Rodriguez; Supported Self-Management: Tracey Rodriguez - 01524 591719

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