Urological cancer clinical nurse specialists

The nurse specialists for urological cancer are Karen Smith and Kay Willard.

Their role is to provide expert clinical knowledge and support for anyone with a urological cancer. They act as a key person in helping to explain each stage of the patient's cancer journey and in recommending treatment programs.

They have access to extensive relevant written information which includes clinical conditions, diagnosis, relevant investigations, symptom management, and management of side affects of various treatments. They offer practical advice and answers to questions, as well as offering emotional support to patients and carers.

Sharing knowledge is an important part of the clinical nurse specialist role. This includes seeing urological cancer patients throughout the hospital.

Karen Smith is involved as a committee member in the prostate cancer support group which works within the local community in raising the profile of this type of medical condition and supporting prostate cancer patients within Stoke on Trent.

Contact
Karen and Kay work from Monday to Friday and are available to speak to either by phone or in person.
Tel: 01782 553 820 (answer machine service available for when Karen and/or Kay are out of the office)