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Mātai Mate Pukupuku i te Mātai Arowahine | Gynaecology oncology


National Women's Health provides world-class comprehensive treatment and care for women with all forms of gynaecological cancer including:

  • Cervical cancer
  • Vulval cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Uterine cancer

You can access our services if you live in the Counties Manukau, Waitemata and Northland District Health Boards. Our services are also available to women from Gisborne, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

Our service works closely with the Regional Cancer and Blood Service at Auckland City Hospital (chemotherapy and radiation therapy services) to deliver the best possible outcomes for women and their whānau.

 

Assessment

Women are assessed at outpatient clinics, where they are seen by specialist oncology staff. This includes a Gynaecology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist who will support them through their treatment journey.

Women are examined and asked questions about their illness, and management options will be discussed.

 

Treatment

Treatment may include:

  • Surgery
  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy

 

In-hospital care

Ward 97 at Auckland City Hospital provides care both pre-operative and post operative care. Our employees on the ward have expertise in the care of women with oncological needs and are supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Access to specialist units, such as our High Dependency Unit or Critical Care, is available when higher levels of monitoring are needed.

 

Accessing our services

To access this service you will need a referral from your GP. You cannot self-refer. For more information see our page on getting an appointment.

Location: Level 6, Building 4, Greenlane Clinical Centre

Phone: (09) 307 4949 ext 26795 

 

Support and education

Women and their whānau can be referred to a range of health professionals should they need extra support. This includes psychologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, occupational therapists and pharmacists.

For more information on cancer screening and treatment, take a look at our screening and cancer support page or one of the below sites: