Prolapse

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

This page provides information about pelvic organ prolapse. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to the staff member in charge of your care. What is a prolapse? Prolapse is the term used when an organ or structure in the body slips out of its normal position.  …
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Pelvic pain and cancer

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

12 Sometimes, the cancer itself might cause pain within the abdomen or pelvis, however occasionally cancer treatment side effects can cause pelvic pain. Scar tissue, nerve damage, and muscle weakness from treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can all contribute to pain around the pelvis. This may present as …
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Menopause and cancer

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

A surgical or medically induced menopause can be triggered by a range of cancer treatments. This is where hormone production (mainly oestrogen) reduces or stops, and periods reduce or stop. This short film explains more about the menopause and cancer: After cancer treatment, many people experience symptoms related to menopause. …
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How and when to ask for help

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Concerns about continence, pain or intimacy are no less valid than any other health concern. We understand that it can be difficult to talk to your medical team about these concerns, and we appreciate that. To help you to see your GP without revealing all your sensitive details to your …
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Genital swelling, lymphoedema, and cancer

| Updated 13 Jul 2026

Some types of cancer and cancer treatments can cause swelling of the genital areas. Lymphoedema is a condition where there is a build-up of lymphatic fluid under the skin, which can cause swelling. This happens when the lymphatic system isn’t working properly. For more information about cancer and lymphoedema, visit …
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SPARC support roadmap

| Updated 30 Jul 2026

This roadmap provides guidance and support for people experiencing pelvic health or abdominal-related concerns during and after cancer treatment. It brings together trusted information, practical advice, and links to further resources to help you understand symptoms, know when to seek help, and find the support available to you. SPARC Roadmap …
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Fertility and cancer

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Fertility means being able to get pregnant or make someone pregnant. Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and some surgeries may impact fertility. It can be difficult to think about fertility and the future at the time of a cancer diagnosis, but it is important to think about this …
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Continence tips

| Updated 1 Jul 2026

It is believed that 1 in 5 people in the UK are impacted by incontinence. There are many reasons why we might experience incontinence at different stages of life e.g. after giving birth or after surgery. Cancer and cancer treatments can increase the risk of incontinence. Just because incontinence is …
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Bowel symptoms

| Updated 13 Jul 2026

Cancer treatments can cause a range of bowel symptoms including constipation, urgency, and pain. These symptoms might be a result of the cancer itself, treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or medications such as hormone treatments or pain relief. Below we offer some advice on these symptoms and how to …
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Body image concerns

| Updated 24 Aug 2026

Treatment for cancer can change what a person’s body looks like, either temporarily or permanently. This may include the removal of body parts, changes in the shape of body parts, new scars or skin changes, weight loss or gain, loss of muscle, changes to posture, the addition of new medical …
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