Treatment-related morbidity in gynaecological cancers
Key content

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The National Cancer Survivorship Initiative recognises that all treatment modalities in cancer have potential long-term physical and psychosocial implications for patients.

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Prediction and early recognition can prevent or minimise treatment-related morbidity in gynaecological cancer.





Learning objectives

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To introduce the concept of survivorship as an essential component of gynaecological oncology care.

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To understand the range of problems that women encounter following cancer treatment and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.





Ethical issues

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Informed counselling prior to treatment includes a description of potential long-term morbidity, which may contribute to decision making.





Please cite this article as: Hadwin R, Petts G, Olaitan A. Treatment-related morbidity in gynaecological cancers. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2010;12:79–86.