Surgery explained

Surgery is treatment by cutting body tissue. It is often used to remove a cancer.

Surgery

Surgery is when a surgeon removes all or part of the cancer. It can be used to treat many types of cancer.
Follow-up after surgery

You will have follow-up appointments after your surgery to check on your recovery and talk about any concerns you have.
Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb. It can be used as a treatment for womb, cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer (PPC).

Types of surgery

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