Victoria Way surgery will close this afternoon due to sickness in Receptionist team. Local sites; Heworth Green, Tang Hall Lane and Park View will be open as normal so patients can use these surgeries if would like to speak to a member of the Reception team, collect blood form, sick note etc.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
This month is ovarian cancer awareness month, the symptoms of ovarian cancer are not always obvious and it is often diagnosed late, but early diagnosis can mean it is more treatable.
The NHS website has a wealth of information on the common signs and symptoms:
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include frequently (roughly 12 or more times a month) having:
- a swollen tummy or feeling bloated
- pain or tenderness in your tummy or the area between the hips (pelvis)
- no appetite or feeling full quickly after eating
- an urgent need to pee or needing to pee more often
Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:
- indigestion
- constipation or diarrhoea
- back pain
- feeling tired all the time
- losing weight without trying
- bleeding from the vagina after the menopause
