What fantastic feedback our colleagues have received. Well done to all involved. Fantastic care on Ward 210 ERI careopinion.org.uk/1029849 via Care Opinion

EXCITING TIMES: We had our first Ovarian cancer prehabilitation clinic on Thursday 23rd February 2023. Well done to all involved on making this happen. Fiona Macleod Louise Falconer Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Symptoms can be caused by lots of different things, but it's best to check in with your GP. 📢Lets raise awareness & show support by learning about the different symptoms and causes of #ovariancancer.

A really helpful talk by our subspecialty trainee neil ryan talking Peaches Womb Cancer Trust on Womb Cancer. Well worth a listen. youtube.com/watch?v=zNzr_G… Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Research Scotland NHS Lothian Charity 💙 Staff News | University of Edinburgh ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track)

This week marked international Lynch syndrome day. Lynch syndrome increases your risk of cancer and runs in families. Many don't know they have it and so we cannot help them prevent their cancers. See information Lynch Syndrome UK to learn more.

A huge Congratulations to our Prehab/ERAS nurse Louise Falconer for gaining access to the Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for people living with cancer university course this year. Well done. #goteam

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A great fist day BGCS with talks from Emma Crosbie and Dr Roxburgh Cancer Research UK in Scotland on precision medicine in endometrial and ovarian cancer. Bravo

Yay to well informed patients 😃

Two of our clinicians (Dr Sanderson and neil ryan ) have raised the profile of ovarian cancer by publishing in The BMJ this month. They have highlighted the the key symptoms and tests to help doctors diagnose it early. bmj.com/content/382/bm…

Today is World Gynecologic Oncology Day; it is our mission NHS Lothian to provide world class & individualised care to those affected by gynaecological cancer. The earlier these cancers are diagnosed the better their outcomes. Please share & ensure everyone is vigilant for the symptoms.

Being ready for your surgery is so so so so important. The fitter you are in body and mind for your operation the shorter your stay in hospital and the lower the risk of post operative complications. We have a dedicated specialist nurse to help you.

This week has been a busy week for the depart. 1.) we will be opening a trial of a new device to help detect gynaecological cancer in partnership with Ian Daniels FRCS. This, we hope, will be far more comfortable than the current means of getting a diagnosis.

2.) Mr James May, one of our consultants, alongside Mr Zanellato from general surgery, inserted the first biological mesh in a patient in Scotland. This will make a huge difference for them and shows the collaborative spirit here Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

3.) our SST neil ryan has helped make a podcast on Lynch syndrome. Worth a listen. It highlights what the standard of care for Lynch syndrome should be as well as well as what still needs to be done. A busy week indeed.

We will help you get up, get dressed and get moving after your operation. We will give you advice about pre-habilitation before your operation and provide you with dietary advice before and after your surgery. Ask the team for more details. Wholistic care is our goal.

This has been an amazing week. First a prize from Lynch Syndrome UK and now a prestigious award from the AACR. All this started with a clinical PhD with UoM Biology, Medicine and Health under Emma Crosbie and Prof Evans. We do it for the patients. But it feels so lovely to be recognised. Thank you