Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Oncology

We support patients affected by oesophageal and gastric cancer (food pipe and stomach) from initial diagnosis and investigations to surgical treatment and follow-up care.

We are committed to fully informing patients about their condition and the available treatment options. We value and encourage feedback to continually improve our service and benefit others facing oesophageal and gastric cancers.


Clinical Nurse Specialists

You can discuss all aspects of your diagnosis and any treatment you may require with your nurse specialist. They can provide support and information about your treatment and introduce you to people who can help you whilst in hospital or at home.

Key contacts

Clinical Nurse Specialist Team
Telephone: 01332 786561

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Telephone: 01332 785843


Diagnostic procedures and surgical treatments

We understand that having any surgery or treatment can raise many questions and concerns.

If you would like to discuss any issues, please contact your clinical nurse specialist team. Below we have provided patient information leaflets and other resources which you may find useful when having a diagnostic procedure or surgical treatment.

Diagnostic procedures

 

Surgical treatments

You will be invited to attend an appointment to discuss your treatment options with a member of the surgical team. Below are some patient information leaflets about treatments you may receive: