Hormone therapy  

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

What it is  Hormone therapy is a type of cancer treatment that works by changing the levels of certain hormones in your body or blocking cancer cells from using them. Some cancers, such as breast, prostate, womb, and thyroid cancers, depend on hormones to grow. By reducing or blocking these hormones, hormone …
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Treatments and side effects

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

Cancer treatment can involve a range of different therapies, depending on your diagnosis and individual needs. These treatments work in different ways – some aim to destroy cancer cells directly, while others help your body’s immune system recognise and fight cancer. This section explains the main types of cancer treatment …
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General Audiology Appointment Information

| Updated 7 Apr 2026

General Audiology Appointment Information Who are we? The Department of Audiology & Audiovestibular Medicine at St George’s Hospital deals with the diagnosis and management of hearing (auditory) and balance (vestibular) disorders. The department strives to provide you with a service that ensures you are considered and consulted on all matters, …
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Libido

| Updated 31 Mar 2026

Libido is another term for sex drive or sexual desire. It is normal for everyone to experience fluctuations in their libido at different times in their life, or on any given day. When a person loses their libido, they may notice that they do not feel like being intimate or …
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Stomas

| Updated 31 Mar 2026

A stoma is an opening in the abdomen which allows waste to collect in an external pouch. It can be temporary, giving the body time to heal, or sometimes they are permanent. Types of stomas: Colostomy: the colon (or large bowel) is attached to an external pouch, usually producing solid …
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Anatomy guide

| Updated 31 Mar 2026

On this page, we will explore the anatomy of the pelvis and bowel – what they do, how they work, and how cancer can sometimes change this. It is important to note that cancer and the treatments available, like surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy, can sometimes change how bones, muscles, and …
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Protected: Patient Resources

| Updated 26 Mar 2026

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Occupational Therapy

| Updated 26 Mar 2026

Occupational therapy supports patients recovering from trauma or orthopaedic surgery to regain independence in everyday activities. After an injury or operation, tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking or returning to work can become more difficult. Occupational therapists work with you to develop practical strategies and provide equipment or advice to …
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Physiotherapy

| Updated 31 Mar 2026

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team supports patients recovering from traumatic injuries and orthopaedic surgery at St George’s Hospital. This includes patients with fractures, musculoskeletal injuries and those recovering from procedures such as hip, knee or spinal surgery. Physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement, improving strength and helping you return to …
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Existing mental health difficulties

| Updated 12 Apr 2026

We know that it is common for people to struggle with their mental health or emotional wellbeing when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. If you have a history of mental health difficulties or a current diagnosis, you may find that your mental health worsens, it is harder to cope during …
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