Overview

Pancreatic, liver and gall bladder cancer

We'll support and care for you throughout your cancer treatment.

We provide care for:

  • hepatobiliary, pancreatic and neuroendocrine tumour (NET) cancers. This includes liver, gall bladder and bile duct cancer

Alongside treatment, we offer:

  • specialist education and advice
  • pain relief in hospital and at home (palliative care)
  • close working with your GP and local hospital

Our team works together to give you the best care. Our specialists include:

  • cancer doctors (oncologists)
  • cancer nurses
  • dietitians
  • pharmacists
  • radiographers

We can also refer you for:

Your treatment depends on the type and stage of your cancer. You may have radiotherapy, chemotherapy or both. You may also need surgery, before or after your treatment.

We review treatment plans at a weekly meeting with everyone involved in your care.

Chemotherapy, and some courses of radiotherapy, can be given at our Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup site.

We work with our partners at:

  • King's College Hospital
  • Princess Royal Hospital, Orpington
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich
  • Lewisham Hospital

Health information

Shine Cancer Support is a charity for people with cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

Trekstock is a cancer charity supporting young adults.

Bile duct cancer

Gall bladder cancer

Liver cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Wards

You may need to stay in hospital on one of our wards during your treatment:

Our consultants

Saoirse Dolly

Gowar Doss

Justin Mencel

Cienne Morton

Kasia Owczarczyk

Debashis Sarker

Kiruthikah Thillai

Research and clinical trials

Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your healthcare professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.

Last updated: September 2023

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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