Welcome to The Prostate Cancer Service
Leeds Teaching Hospital is a Regional specialist centre for patients who are being investigated for, or have been diagnosed with a rare penile cancer, our team is experienced in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients with this rare cancer.
Our Service Offers:
- Diagnosis and assessment, including specialist consultations, examinations, biopsies and imaging tests to help diagnose and stage penile cancer.
- Specialist surgical treatments, ranging from procedures to remove localised cancer through to more complex reconstructive surgery when required.
- Lymph node assessment and treatment, including specialist surgery for patients whose cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes.
- Access to radiotherapy and chemotherapy where these treatments are recommended as part of an individualised treatment plan.
- Specialist Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) support, providing information, guidance and emotional support from diagnosis onwards.
- Holistic support and care planning, helping patients understand their treatment options and make informed decisions about their care.
- Follow-up and surveillance programmes, including regular reviews and monitoring following treatment.
- Rehabilitation and recovery support, helping patients manage physical, emotional and psychological effects of their diagnosis and treatment.
- Access to a wider range of support services, including psychological support, sexual wellbeing services, community nursing teams and palliative care services where appropriate.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialist surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists and allied health professionals who work closely together to ensure every patient receives coordinated, expert care.
The Penile Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team provides a consistent point of contact throughout the cancer journey, offering practical advice, emotional support and guidance for patients and their loved ones from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and long-term follow-up.
Team Members
Penile Cancer Team Leader
Victoria Washington
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Betty Jackson
Josephine Stead
