Lower GI (colon, rectal and anal cancer)
What is Lower GI Cancer?
The term Lower GI Cancer is a general term used to describe:
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Small bowel cancer
(depending on exact tumour location and where you live this cancer sub type is also treated by the Upper GI team)
Common Treatments
The most common treatments for lower GI cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The type of treatment you will receive will depend on your individual circumstances. Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you.
Clinical Trials
Your consultant may also discuss clinical trials with you. More information on clinical trials can be found at
www.cancerresearchuk.org
There are many different members of staff involved in your care. Including:
Clinical Oncologists
Doctors specialising in the treatment of cancer involving radiotherapy.
Medical Oncologists
Doctors specialising in the treatment of cancer involving drug treatments.
Consultants
- Dr Dawn Storey
- Dr Janet Graham
- Dr Nick Macleod
- Dr Tareq Abdullah
- Prof Richard Wilson
- Dr Lisa Rodgers
- Dr Anne Mckillop
- Dr Nazia Mohammed
- Dr Greg Naylor
- Dr Suhail Bashir (locum)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Clinical Nurse Specialist may assess you while you are on treatment and can prescribe chemotherapy and other supportive drugs. They also provide information, advice and support to you as you go through treatment. They will direct you to other sources of help e.g. benefits advice, psychological support.
- Liz Radford 0141 301 7693
- Karen Smith 0141 301 7693
- Wendy Campbell 0141 301 7693
IV Chemotherapy Nurses
They administer chemotherapy in the MacMillan day unit (MDBU)
Clinical Trials Nurses
Provide support and information for patients who take part in clinical trials
Out-patient Nursing Staff
You will meet many different members of our nursing staff during your appointments to clinic. They work closely with your doctor and help prepare you for any examinations or tests you may have. They can offer advice, care and treatment on many problems associated with treatment such as radiotherapy skin reactions, open wounds and infections.
Pharmacist
Our pharmacies specialise in cancer drug treatment and support our medical and nursing staff in all aspects of chemotherapy and drug prescription. They can offer advice on any questions or concerns about your medications or chemotherapy and any effects they may have.
We hold outpatient clinics at the following hospitals although sometimes treatment may need to be delivered at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Professor Richard Wilson
- Dr Greg Naylor
Stobhill Hospital
- Professor Richard Wilson
- Dr Greg Naylor
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
-
Dr Nazia Mohammed
-
Dr Janet Graham
New Victoria Hospital
-
Dr Janet Graham
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
-
Dr Lisa Rodgers
-
Dr Tareq Abdullah
Lanarkshire
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Dr Anne McKillop
Inverclyde
- Dr Dawn Storey
- Dr Olof Julia Kjartansdottir
RAH
- Dr Dawn Storey
- Dr Olof Julia Kjartansdottir
Ayrshire
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Dr Nick Macleod
-
Dr Lisa Rodgers
Meet the Lower GI Team
Dr Dawn Storey
Dr Janet Graham
Dr Nick Macleod
Dr Tareq Abdullah
Dr Anne Mckillop
Prof Richard Wilson
Dr Lisa Rodgers
Dr Nazia Mohammed
Dr Greg Naylor
Dr Suhail Bashir (locum)
Dr Olof Julia Kjartansdottir
Liz Radford
Karen Smith
Wendy Campbell
Gail Marshall
Further Information
For further information on signs and symptoms of Lower GI cancer:
www.macmillan.org.uk (colon)
www.macmillan.org.uk (rectal)
www.macmillan.org.uk (anal)
www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk