NHS Pan Birmingham Cancer Network

  • Upper gastro-intestinal cancers

    This page provides a range of information on upper gastro-intestinal cancers (such as oesophagus and stomach cancer) whihc have developed by our Network. It includes general information on these cancer types and their treatment in the Birmingham area.

    The titles listed below are not the only leaflets available on all the procedures and treatments available in the hospitals to cure this particular cancer. They are the result of a joint effort from the hospitals in our Network who have written these leaflets so that staff and patients can have easy access to this information.

  • Tests and investigations

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  • Preparation for Staging Laparoscopy

    This leaflet gives you information about preparing for a laparoscopy to find out how advanced the cancer is and what to expect after this operation.

    prep_for_staging_lapa.pdf

  • Having an Endoscopic Ultrasound

    This leaflet gives you information on an endoscopic ultrasound, how it is given and what to do after the procedure.

    having_20an_20endosco.pdf

  • Diagnosis

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  • After Diagnosis - What Happens Now?

    This leaflet gives you information on the possible investigations and treatments that you may receive following the diagnosis of an upper gastro-intestinal cancer.

    after_diagnosis.pdf.pdf

  • Treatment

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  • Preparation for Gastrectomy (Stomach Surgery)

    This leaflet gives you information about preparing for stomach surgery and what to expect after the operation.

    prep_for_gastrectomy..pdf

  • Preparation for Gastric Bypass Surgery

    This leaflet gives you information to patients about preparing for a gastric bypass surgery and what to expect after the operation.

    prep_for_gastric_bypa.pdf

  • Preparation for Oesophagectomy

    This leaflet gives you information on preparing for an oesophagectomy and what to expect after the operation.

    prep_for_oesophagecto.pdf

  • Oesophageal Stent

    This leaflet gives you information on an oesophageal stent and includes some useful tips on what to expect after its insertion into the oesophagus.

    oesophageal_20stent_2.pdf

  • Palliative Radiotherapy for Cancer in the Oesophagus

    This leaflet gives you information about palliative radiotherapy including how it is given and the possible side-effects.

    palliative_radiothera.pdf

  • Chemo-Radiotherapy to the Oesophagus (Gullet)

    This leaflet gives you information about chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for cancer of the oesophagus. It also explains some of the risks, benefits and possible side effects associated with this treatment.

    chemo_20radiotherapy_.pdf

  • Follow up

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  • Going Home After Your Oesophagectomy

    This leaflet gives you information about going home after your  oesophagectomy.

    home_after_oesophagec.pdf

  • Going Home After Stomach Surgery

    This leaflet answers some of the questions patients may have about going home after stomach surgery.
    home_after_stomach_su.pdf