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The Plymouth Gynae/Oncology Unit has a small team of specialists dedicated to providing first class care to patients with diseases of the female reproductive tract.

The team includes the following Specialists:

• Two surgeons
• One histopathologist
• Two oncologists
• Three radiologists
• One palliative care physician
• Two clinical nurse specialists
• One multi-disciplinary team (MDT) co-ordinator

Surgeons:

• Mr G Hughes
• Mr A Talaat

The surgeons work closely with colorectal, urology and plastic surgeons as required. 

Oncologists:

• Dr Highley - Medical Oncologist
• Dr Dubey - Clinical Oncologist

The oncologists provide treatment which includes chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Follow-up after all treatment is conducted jointly with the gynaecologists.

Radiologists:

• Dr P Williams - Radiologist
• Dr M Bramham - Radiologist
• Dr S Hamilton - Radiologist

Histopathologist:

• Dr Oriolowo - Histopathologist

Palliative Care:

• Dr D Hooper - Medical Director of St Luke's Integrated Services & Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Dr D Hooper works with the St Luke's Hospital Palliative Care Team, along with one other consultant in palliative medicine, an associate specialist, and five specialist nurses. 

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS):

• Nikki Calder – Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Stephanie Tunnicliff - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nikki and Stephanie belong to a larger team of cancer CNS who provide care for all cancer patients receiving treatment at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. 

MDT co-ordinator:
We have a team of MDT co-ordinators who work with the Cancer Services Department covering all cancer sites. 

Nurse Colposcopist

• Karen Snelgrove (lead for Colposcopy)