Urological cancers affect the male and female urinary tract system and the male reproductive organs. It includes bladder cancer and kidney cancer (or renal cancer), which is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. In men, urological cancers also include prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer in men in the UK, testicular cancer and penile cancer.
A cancer diagnosis has a great impact on patients and carers, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of care for all our patients at every stage in their pathway.
What we do
The urology cancer team provide a diagnostic and treatment service for patients with suspected or confirmed urology cancer after referral from the GP or another healthcare professional.
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Treatment
The most common type of treatment for urological cancers is surgery. During the procedure part or all of the affected organ is removed. Radiotherapy is also a common treatment, and chemotherapy can also be given. Your treatment programme will depend on the type of cancer you have, as well as the size of the cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of the body.
Most cases of penile cancer can be treated with chemotherapy cream or laser treatment. For later-stage cases, surgery might be required. Reconstructive surgery can be done to correct any physical changes.
Uro-Oncology specialises in the following areas:
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Penile Cancer
The Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Service provides holistic advice and support to patients and families affected by urological cancers. We also undertake routine tests in Urology.
The Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists are:
- Louise Minnican; Macmillan Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist covering Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas: Louise Minnican - 01229 403599
- Michelle Holmes; Macmillan Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist covering Lancaster and surrounding areas: Michelle Holmes - 01524 512226
- Cheryl Hughes; Macmillan Cancer Care Coordinator. Office based in Lancaster: Cheryl Hughes - 01524 512226
- Lyn Lawrenson; Metastatic Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist: Lyn Lawrenson- 01524 519477
- Wendy Maudsley; Metastatic Prostate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist: (Wendy Maudsley - 01524 519477
- Lydia McFarlane, Uro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Lydia McFarlane - 01524 512226
- Jill Gibson; Supported Self-Management: Jill Gibson (Barrow) 01229 614111 / Jill Gibson (Lancaster) 01524 591719
- Tracey Rodriguez; Supported Self-Management: Tracey Rodriguez - 01524 591719
- Emily Matthews, Uro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Emily Matthews - 01229 403599
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- Consultants
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Metastatic Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Cancer Care Coordinator
- Cancer Support Worker
- Patient Navigator
Prostate Procedures | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited (baus.org.uk)
UHMBT Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service
Fight Bladder Cancer - just diagnosed
Prostate Cancer Support Groups
The Bay Prostate Cancer Support Group is held in three venues to allow members to come to their nearest session. Meeting are held in Cancer Care buildings in both Lancaster and Kendal, and either switchboard will take messages or contact using the details below:-
Mobile number: 07867 276512
Email tbpcsg@pm.me
Kendal meetings
Drop-in meetings are held on the first Friday of each month in Cancer Care, Blackhall Road, Kendal, 10am - 12pm.
Lancaster meetings
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Cancer Care, Slynedales, Lancaster between 7-9pm and frequently include a speaker.
Meetings are also held on the second Thursday of the month in the Town Hall at Bentham between 7.30pm - 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, including partners and friends.
Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meetings are held every second Monday of the month in Hawcoat Sports and Social Club, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4HF from 1pm.
Hug in a Mug
Lancaster - every Tuesday at CancerCare between 2-4 pm
Barrow - every first Wednesday of the month at CancerCare between 1-3 pm
Prostate Cancer Research
Prostate Cancer Research run a free patient platform called, the infopool (www.theinfopool.co.uk) for people affected by prostate cancer. It is an interactive, easy-to-use website which helps people better understand testing and diagnosis, treatment choices and possible side effects, learn from those with real lived experience, and find out more information on clinical trials they may be suitable for. It has been co-developed with patients and healthcare professionals and has been endorsed by the British Association of Urological Nurses.