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This chapter will look at the effects of cancer treatments on women and the role that the CNS in gynaecology has to play. It will give an overview of post-operation care, management of radiotherapy, psychological and sexual needs and the care of women with induced menopause.

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  1. CNS Gynaecology Oncology, Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK

    Marie Smith, Lorna Lightbody, Ali Allen & Michelle Winser

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Smith, M., Lightbody, L., Allen, A., Winser, M. (2019). Effects of Cancer Treatments. In: Holloway, D. (eds) Nursing Management of Women’s Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16115-6_9

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