MORRIS HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION
Cancer
Early diagnosis
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest, and whatever the result, your NHS is here for you.
When cancer is diagnosed early, treatment is more likely to be successful. However, early in the pandemic the number of people coming forward to their GP with potential cancer symptoms dropped.
Contact your GP practice if you experience any of the below symptoms:
– Tummy trouble, such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more;
– Blood in your pee – even just once;
– Unexpected or unexplained bleeding;
– Unexplained pain that lasts three weeks or more;
– An unexplained lump
– A cough for three weeks or more
Cancer research UK has a number of helpful leaflets to help you spot cancer early you can access here.
If your GP has referred you already for suspected cancer under what we call a 2 week wait referral then please read this patient information leaflet:
Cancer Care at Morris House Group Practice
At Morris House Group Practice, we are committed to providing compassionate, coordinated and personalised care for patients affected by cancer, from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and end-of-life care.
We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our role as your GP practice is to ensure you feel supported, informed and listened to at every stage of your journey.
How we support you
Early support after diagnosis
When we are informed of a new cancer diagnosis, we aim to offer an early cancer support discussion within the first few months. This gives you the opportunity to talk about your concerns, symptoms, emotional wellbeing and practical needs as well as to understand how we can support you alongside your hospital team.
Ongoing Cancer Care Reviews
We invite you to a Cancer Care Review, usually within 12 months of diagnosis and annually thereafter where appropriate. This review focuses on your physical health, mental wellbeing, treatment effects, long-term conditions and what matters most to you. Family members and carers are welcome to be involved with your consent.
Coordination and communication
We work closely with hospital cancer teams, clinical nurse specialists, community services and palliative care teams to help coordinate your care. We ensure important information is recorded clearly in your GP record to support safe and joined-up care, including out-of-hours services when needed.
Holistic and personalised care
Cancer affects more than just physical health. We can support you with:
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Emotional and mental health concerns
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Fatigue, pain and treatment side effects
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Social prescribing, including support with exercise, wellbeing, finances, and community services
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Support for carers and family members
Access and inclusion
We aim to provide accessible care for all patients. Interpreter services and reasonable adjustments are available, and we can offer information in different formats where needed.
Screening, prevention, and early diagnosis
We actively promote NHS cancer screening programmes and early diagnosis. Our practice regularly reviews screening data to help reduce inequalities and improve access for our local community.
Your involvement
Your experience and views are important to us. We actively welcome feedback from patients and carers to help us understand what is working well and where we can improve our cancer care. Where possible, we use patient feedback alongside national cancer experience surveys to shape and improve the support we offer.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or are supporting someone who has, please do not hesitate to contact the practice if you would like additional support, advice or a review with one of our clinicians. We are here to help.