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Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Clinical Nurse Specialist Lorraine Cole. Ovarian Cancer. “THE SILENT KILLER”. Key Symptoms. Persistent pelvic / stomach pain Increased abdominal size / persistent bloating Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly. Emotional Effects. Disbelief / Shock

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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  1. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Clinical Nurse Specialist Lorraine Cole

  2. Ovarian Cancer “THE SILENT KILLER”

  3. Key Symptoms • Persistent pelvic / stomach pain • Increased abdominal size / persistent bloating • Difficulty eating and feeling full quickly

  4. Emotional Effects • Disbelief / Shock • Fear and uncertainty • Denial • Anger and Blame • Resentment • Withdrawal and Isolation

  5. CNS – Key worker “being the person who, with patient’s consent and agreement takes a key role in coordinating the patient’s care and providing continuity of care” Member of the Network Gynaecology Team (Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Services)

  6. Main Function Autonomous Practitioner • Integrating knowledge, treatments into assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patient’s problems and concerns • Applies technical knowledge of cancer treatments. Oversees and coordinates services. Meet complex information / support needs

  7. Main Function Keyworker • Accessible • First point of call • Liaison with Network / Primary / Secondary care • Empathy, knowledge and experience – alleviate psychological suffering • Lead service redesign, improve service, responsive to patient needs

  8. Improve service / Future Design • Designated clinics – patient’s suspected cancer • Twice weekly oncology review clinic • Chemotherapy service • Access to radiotherapy chemotherapy at Preston • Network support • Nurse Led Services • Recent support group • One stop paracentesis clinic

  9. Cancer Journey Complex - Interventions involve various multi professionals Aim : • Strive to achieve seamless care • Improve quality of care and patient experience • Reduce cost to the Trust

  10. Remember“Silent Killer” - Myth • Ovacome – ovarian cancer support group – campaign to make people aware of ovarian cancer • B E A T (Acronym) B - Bloating that is persistent E - Eating less & feeling fuller A - Abdominal pain T - Tell your GP

  11. Any Questions?

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