Multidisciplinary team (MDT) for gynaecological cancers

Your MDT may include:

• a gynaecological oncologist – a surgeon who specialises in gynaecological cancers
• a gynaecologist – a doctor who treats problems with the female reproductive system
• clinical oncologists – doctors who specialise in cancer treatments such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy drugs
• a gynae-oncology nurse specialist – a nurse who will be your main contact and will make sure you get help and support throughout your treatment
• a plastic surgeon – a doctor who specialises in reconstructive surgery if you have vulval cancer
• a radiologist – a doctor who looks at scans and x-rays to diagnose problems
• a pathologist – a doctor who looks at cells or body tissue under a microscope to diagnose cancer.

It may also include other healthcare professionals, such as:

• a dietitian
• a physiotherapist
• an occupational therapist
• a radiographer
• a psychologist
• a counsellor.

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