Gynae Oncology CNS team at University Hospitals of Leicester
Joined July 2019
- Tweets563
- Following160
- Followers253
- Likes166
Gynaecology support group now started in Leicester. The third Friday am every month at Sue Young -Helen Webb house. Contact us for more details
It’s Gynae Cancer Awareness Month!!! Come and find us in the foyer at GGH tomorrow to find out all things gynae cancer 🌸🩷 #gynae #awareness
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
It's the start of #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth.💜
That means it's our chance to put #ovariancancer in the spotlight! 🌟
Will you repost this to help us raise awareness of the symptoms?
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
Watch back Movement and Mindfulness
Claire Brett-Pitt & Francesca Jaworska guide you through easy-to-follow cardiovascular and strength exercises and share mindful practices that can be used in everyday life, to help manage anxious moments.
Watch here: bit.ly/3FdcgXQ
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
To help keep our patients safe, all visitors and colleagues in clinical areas of our hospitals, including outpatients, should wear surgical face masks at all times unless eating or drinking.
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
This month is #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth! Learn more about the five main gynaecological cancers, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment 👇
cruk.ink/46pbK4J
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
It’s #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth
Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer, with the two main symptoms:
➡️ a lump in the vagina
➡️ ulcers and other skin changes in or around the vagina
If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important that you contact your GP.
nhs.uk/conditions/vaginal-ca…
ALT An infographic on the symptoms of vaginal cancer. The text reads "Vaginal cancer. Main symptoms can include: a lump in the vagina; ulcers and other skin changes in or around the vagina. Other symptoms can include: bleeding from the vagina after menopause; bleeding after sex or pain during sex; smelly or bloodstained vaginal discharge; bleeding between periods; an itch in your vagina that will not go away; pain when you pee or needing to pee a lot." Additional text reads "These symptoms are very common and can be caused by many different conditions but it's important to get them checked by a GP." The NHS logo is int he top right hand corner.
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
So proud of this book that has been an immense undertaking and led 90% by colleagues in Leicester. I remember Pharmacology at a Glance at Guy's & St Thomas' in 91 and can't believe I have come full circle.
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
#GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth is a chance to shine the spotlight on ovarian cancer as one of the five gynaecological cancers.
Currently, just one in five women can name bloating as a symptom of ovarian cancer and we need to change that
➡️Retweet to help us spread the word
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
🌡️Temperatures are high today and likely to remain high over the weekend ☀️
It's important to keep cool and hydrated during the hot weather especially if you are aged 75+ or have a serious or long-term illness.
Find out how to stay well in the heat: nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
We’re looking for the UK’s Nurse Heroes!
Nominating your Clinical Nurse Specialists for our Nurse Hero Award is the perfect way to thank them and let them know how much you appreciate their work and efforts.
➡️ Nominate now at: bit.ly/3LByLJZ
Another great opportunity to join the team at UHL
leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/a…
An excellent opportunity for a role within our team
jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
The UHL gynaecology research team is in the restaurant at LRI today promoting Gynae Cancer Awareness Month. Come and see us, take the quiz, grab a sweet and have a chat about all things gynae 💜
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
📢 For #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth, join the 2023 Teal Walk!
We have a fantastic announcement for this year's walk: a performance from The Belles acapella singing group, who'll be singing for our attendees at this year's event! 🎶
👉Register here ovacome.org.uk/Event/midland…
Gynae Onc CNS Team Leicester retweeted
People living with and beyond cancer, their families and carers are invited to find out more about support and guidance that is available to them at our Cancer Health and Wellbeing event.
📅Weds 27 Sept
🕙10am-3pm
📍Leicestershire County Cricket Club
leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/a…
