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TUTORIAL ON GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY SERVICES, RAPID ACCESS, & OVARIAN CYSTS

The following questions will be discussed in the tutorial

Question 1

How should gynaecological oncology services be structured?

How are they structured?

Question 2

If a GP suspects a gynaecological cancer, how long should a patient have to wait before they get an appointment with a specialist?

What criteria should be included as warranting a rapid access referral?

Question 3

What are the likely causes of an ovarian cyst cyst found on ultrasound scan or bimanual examination?

What investigations and treatment might you do for an ovarian cyst in different circumstances?