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Patient Guides & Clinic Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Everything you need to know <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Guide to Gynaecological Cancer Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find reliable information about what to expect at your appointments, how your care is planned, how to prepare for treatment, and the support available to you throughout your diagnosis and recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What happens at the clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Information on what to expect at your clinic visits and how appointments are planned<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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CLINIC INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Our care pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your treatment journey explained, from diagnosis through surgery and follow\u2011up care<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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VIEW CARE PATHWAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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How your care is organised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How your healthcare team works together to plan and coordinate your treatment<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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HOW CARE IS ORGANISED<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Guidance on using HRT after treatment and how it may support recovery<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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HRT INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Surgery for specific gynaecological cancers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An overview of surgical options for different gynaecological cancer types<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SURGERY INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Fertility-sparing surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Information on treatments designed to protect fertility during cancer care<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FERTILITY OPTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Interval Cytoreductive Surgery (ICS) for ovarian cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What ICS involves and how it forms part of ovarian cancer treatment<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ICS INFORMATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Trusted Support & Information for Women Affected by Gynaecological Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reliable support services, resources and information during your cancer journey<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SUPPORT & RESOURCES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Interval Cytoreductive Surgery (ICS): Your treatment pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step\u2011by\u2011step guidance on the ICS process and what to expect throughout care<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ICS PATHWAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Bowel preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Instructions to help you safely prepare your bowel before surgery or procedures.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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PREPARATION GUIDE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Gynae Preparation Checklist for Appointments and Surgery <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A practical checklist to help you get ready for appointments and planned surgery<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ovarian cancer surgery: an overview for patients <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Information for patients about ovarian cancer surgery, what it involves, and what to expect<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Answers to common questions about gynae cancer care, treatment and support<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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