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Breast

Condition Treated

Breast Cancer

Multidisciplinary Team

If you have recently been told you have or are suspected of having a breast cancer, you will have already met some of the people involved in your care. These health professionals work within a team which is called a specialist Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) which is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The members of the breast cancer MDT are experts at treating and managing breast cancer.  They are involved with your investigations, diagnosis and treatment.

 Breast Consultants

Your consultant or a member of the Breast Care Team will provide you with information regarding your diagnostic investigations and diagnosis and any subsequent treatments.

Breast Physicians

  • Dr Carole Wyatt – Tel 01603 287379
  • Dr Sally Butt – Tel 01603 286462
  • Mr Adele Awad – Tel 01603 286427

Breast Care Nurse Specialists / Keyworker

Breast Care Nurse Specialist / Keyworkers will provide you with help, support and information at the time of your diagnosis and during your treatment or care as needed.

Symptomatic:

  • Joann McGrath, Lead
  • Jo Cullen
  • Caroline Daly
  • Kit Holland
  • Lynne Priestley
  • Mary Wood

Tel 01603 286732

Screening:

  • Valerie Clarke
  • Alison Pickerill
  • Michelle Todd
  • Paula Harrison

Tel 01603 286728

Oncology Team

Oncology Nurse Specialist / Keyworker

For advice and information about chemotherapy before or during your treatment.

  • Philippa Penny
  • Tracey Gibbs

Tel 01603 289702

MDT Co-ordinator

  • Sharon Wallace – Tel 01603 289780

Patient Pathway Co ordinator

  • Jane Fox – Tel 01603 289716

Departmental Information

For further information visit the Breast Care Unit department page.

Patient Support Services

Relaxation Group

The main aim of the group is to help patients learn relaxation skills to deal with the stress that can follow diagnosis and treatment. During group meetings there will be gentle exercise and relaxation practice.  Techniques for calming the mind will be taught.  There are usually discussions on various topics of interest to group members.  To book a place contact Breast Care Specialist Nurses.

Venue: Harford Community Centre, Harford Park, Peterkin Road, Norwich, NR4 6LQ

Younger Women’s Group

Meets monthly for support and information.  Contact Breast Care Specialist Nurses.

Sports Action for Women after Cancer

Swimming, badminton, aqua stretch and yoga at the UEA Sportspark.  Contact Coral Warren, Tel 01953 605208.

The ABC Group

Exercise and relaxation group in Norwich. Contact Pauline Crowe, Tel 01379 741518

Sheringham Exercise and Relaxation Group

Venue: St Josephs Church Hall, Contact Sheila Mcginley

Tel 01263 820924

Rosemary Group

For women living with secondary cancer. Contact Karin or Ruth, Tel 07766 851178. Or contact the Big C, Tel 01603 286112.

Coping with Breast Cancer

24 hour support line for patients / partners in the Diss / Ipswich area. Tel 0845 6017152

Useful External Links

Breast Cancer Care www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support www.macmillan.org.uk

Keeping Abreast www.keepingabreast.org.uk

Big C Centre www.big-ccentre.co.uk

Breakthrough Breast Cancer www.breakthrough.org.uk