We provide specialist care in the treatment and management of many different types of cancer.

Edit Galambos is the Lead Cancer Nurse at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. She works with patients, families and healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate cancer care.

She is passionate about listening to patients and using their experiences to improve services, believing that the best care comes from strong partnerships.

Her key interests include personalised care, patient experience, staff wellbeing, compassionate leadership and supporting nurse development. She works locally, regionally and nationally to ensure every person affected by cancer feels heard, supported and involved in their care.

Below, you will find information and contact details for our each of our cancer teams.

This service helps people having a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. These transplants are used to treat blood cancers and blood problems.

The bone marrow transplant team are:

  • David Mitchell – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4791

Brain cancer is a disease in the brain, which controls the body.

The brain cancer support team are:

  • Amanda Diaper – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jamie Pembroke – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 1519

Breast cancer is a disease that starts in the breast. It is one of the most common cancers.

The breast cancer support team are:

  • Julie Douglas – Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Rosemary Buck – Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Angela Oliver – Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Kasia Kuzaka - Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Clare Atkins – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Claire Gladstone – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jenny Radford – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Simone Harris – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jess Leighton – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Debbie Tremlett - Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Kerry Fisher – Care Co-ordinator
  • Jess Perrier - Care Co-ordinator
  • Donna Gilmore – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6338

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This is when the cancer has moved from the breast to other places.

The metastatic breast cancer support team are:

  • Ellie Blaiklock – Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Jessica Heslin –Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Mandy Kilford – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6338
Email: pho-tr.mbcnt@nhs.net

Colorectal (bowel) cancer is a disease in the large bowel. The Colorectal Cancer Support team are:

  • Emma Lee – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Louisa Dilley – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Jane White – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Whitney Saunders – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Kayla Psaila – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6007

Metastatic colorectal

Metastatic colorectal (bowel) cancer is colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

  • Mandy Flenley – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 3259Mob: 07902 401952

Email: amanda.flenley1@nhs.net

NETs are cancers that start in cells that make hormones in the body.

HPB & GEPS support team are:

  • Lisa Murray – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Ann Jose – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Emma Young – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 2863325Mob: 07738 837379

Email: pho-tr.hpbcns@nhs.net

Gynaecological cancers are cancers in the parts of the female body, such as the womb, ovaries and cervix.

The gynaecological cancer support team are:

  • Emma Newman – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jisa George – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4226

Metastatic gynae-oncology

Metastatic gynaecological cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This means it has moved from the female organs to other places.

  • Gilly Eldridge – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 1558

Haematological cancers are cancers of the blood. They can affect the blood and bone marrow.

The haematological cancer support team are:

  • Catia Cooper – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Blanquita Andaya – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Sushanth Joseph – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Sara Campos – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Rebecca Bekoe – Care Co-ordinator
  • Jade Yates – Pathway Navigator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4771

Email: pho-tr.haematologysupportteam@nhs.net

Head, neck and thyroid cancers are cancers in the head and neck, such as the mouth and throat.

The head, neck and thyroid cancer support team are:

  • Vanessa Young – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jo Shires – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Thina Etwar – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6584

Head and Neck Oncology

  • Sharon McGuigan – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6479

HPB cancers are cancers of the liver, pancreas and nearby areas, such as the gallbladder and bile ducts.

The HPB support team are:

  • Lisa Murray – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Ann Jose – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Emma Young – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 2863325 / Mob: 07738 837379

Email: pho-tr.hpbcns@nhs.net

Lung cancer is a disease in the lungs and airways. The team also supports people with mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. This is a rare type of lung cancer.

The lung cancer support team are:

  • Janet Gowan – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Sam Rowlands – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Sam Penfold – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Denise Wright – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Hannah Simmons – Care Co-ordinator
  • Eloise Denyer – Pathway Navigator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 1382

Metastatic Lung Cancer

Metastatic lung cancer is lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This means it has moved from the lungs to other places.

  • Shelley Gates – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 07902401951

Lymphoma is a blood cancer of the lymph system.

The lymphoma support team are:

  • Samantha Darby – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Delme Parsons – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Anna Wood – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4763

Mob: 07725648097 – text messages only

Email: pho-tr-lymphmateam@nhs.net

 

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP’s or NETS)

NETs are cancers that start in cells that make hormones in the body.

HPB & GEPS support team are:

  • Lisa Murray – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Ann Jose – Associate Nurse Specialist
  • Emma Young – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 2863325

Mob: 07738 837379

Email: pho-tr.hpbcns@nhs.net

 

Upper GI cancers are cancers of the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach. The Upper GI Support team are:

  • Jo Dash – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Brian Tubb – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Kelly Greaney – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 5422
Mob: 07738 802542

Email: pho-tr.ogcns@nhs.net

Sarcoma is a rare cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues. The Sarcoma Support team are:

  • Mandy Kilford – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4051

Skin cancers affect the skin and surrounding tissues. The Skin / Dermatology Support team are:

  • Becky Clancy – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Aimee Giles-Jones – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Tel: 02380 540427

Melonoma

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the pigment-producing cells of the skin called melanocytes. The Melanoma Support team are:

  • Annmareena Johny – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Jamie Pembroke – Care Coordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4791
Mob: 07519 293114


 

The Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service supports young people aged 16–24 who are diagnosed with cancer, providing specialist medical, emotional and wellbeing support throughout treatment and beyond.

The Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Support team are:

  • Nicola Clist – Teenage and Young Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist

Email: n.clist@nhs.net
Mob: 07395 374300

Upper GI cancers are cancers of the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach.

The upper GI support team are:

  • Jo Dash – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Brian Tubb – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Kelly Greaney – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 3769 / 5422

Mob: 07738 802542

Email: pho-tr.ogcns@nhs.net

Urological cancers affect the urinary system and male reproductive organs, including the prostate, bladder and kidneys. The Urology Support team are:

  • Tracey Rowe – Clinical Nurse Specialist (prostate)

  • Claire Higgs – Clinical Nurse Specialist (prostate)

  • Roxanne Dunn – Clinical Nurse Specialist (prostate)

  • Natasha Kinder - Clinical Nurse Specialist (prostate)

  • Emma Greaves – Clinical Nurse Specialist (bladder)

  • Catherine Lympany – Clinical Nurse Specialist (bladder)

  • Jayne Willett – Care Co-ordinator

  • Nicola Davies – Care Co-ordinator

  • Robyn Kattenhorn - Pathway Navigator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 6989

Metastatic Uro-oncology

Metastatic uro-oncology is cancer of the urinary or male reproductive system that has spread to other parts of the body. The Metastatic Urology Support team are:

  • Sam Hughes – Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Tammy Bradford – Care Co-ordinator

Tel: 02392 286000 ext 4760
Mob: 07507 889107

Email: pho-tr.metastaticuro-oncologycns@nhs.net