What is the role of a gynaecological oncologist?
Gynaecological Oncologists are specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, who are competent in the comprehensive management of patients with gynaecological cancer. They have obtained the subspecialist qualification of ‘Certification in Gynaecologic Oncology’ and must be recertified every three years. Requirements of a Gynaecologic Oncology Unit (RACOG Guidelines 1994) Cancer cases • Workload must be a minimum of 200 new cases of invasive gynaecologic malignancy per year. Staff • Two consultants holding the CGO, one of whom is the Director. • A gynaecologic pathologist. • Appropriate liaison with a Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist with expertise in gynaecologic malignancy. • At least one identifiable Gynaecologic Oncology Nurse Appropriate Service managing preinvasive disease. Facilities • Designated bed space. • Access to relevant diagnostic modalities including – CT Scan, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound and FNA cytology. • Facilities for high dependency care. • Appropriat
