Support Videos

Welcome to our video series designed specifically for those affected by womb cancer.

Throughout this series, we explore a wide range of topics our community has highlighted as areas where more information about womb cancer and support are needed. We will be releasing new videos on a wide range of topics over time, each providing a wealth of valuable information. In some videos, you’ll hear directly from individuals who have undergone treatment for womb cancer.

We understand that a diagnosis of womb cancer can be overwhelming, and we hope these videos equip you with accurate and relevant information to help improve your experience.

Every year thousands of people receive the news that they or their loved one have womb cancer, and it can be difficult to know where to turn for reliable and trustworthy information and support.

Together with our dedicated community of people whose lives have been touched by womb cancer, we have created a series of videos that we hope will empower you and help you navigate your way through your womb cancer journey.

Remember you are not alone; Peaches is here to support you every step of the way.

Prof Emma Crosbie, Professor of Gynaecological Oncology and President of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust.

In addition to the videos created as part of this series you will find videos covering a variety of areas below. These include menopause, mental health, pre and post surgery exercises and sexual wellbeing.

Welcome to Peaches’ womb cancer video series

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In this video, Professor Emma Crosbie, Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, outlines why and how we created this video series, tailored to the needs of those navigating a womb cancer diagnosis.

Preparing for surgery

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Most people with womb cancer will have surgery to remove their womb and ovaries. Some may also need to have lymph nodes or parts of the bowel removed at the same time. It can be difficult to know what to expect, watch as Dr Chloe Barr discusses how to prepare for surgery.

Recovery from surgery

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Everyone’s recovery from womb cancer surgery is different. However, it is helpful to know how surgery may affect you and how to access support. Watch as Anne Lowry talks about the side effects and recovery process after surgery.

Appointment after surgery

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After surgery, you will receive a follow up appointment with your Gynaecological Oncology team. This usually happens several weeks after surgery. At this appointment your recovery and wellbeing will be discussed as well as your results and whether you need any further treatment. This can be a lot of information to take in so you may find it helpful to prepare and consider any questions you may have for your healthcare team. Watch as Dr Chloe Barr discusses your first appointment after surgery.

Womb cancer genomics

Helen White, Peaches Patient Voices lead, hosts this webinar with Dr Neil Ryan, who shares his wealth of expertise in Lynch syndrome.

Artificial Intelligence in cancer care

Tom Iszatt, of Mirada Medial Limited, discusses the role of AI in cancer care.

Peaches Patient Voices

Peaches Patient Voices (PPV) is a group of people, keen to use their lived experience to help researchers improve the lives of those with or at risk of womb cancer. Helen White leads the group and explains what PPV does and how to get involved.

Self compassion

Clinical psychologist Dr Maria Mullen of Maggie’s Manchester presents an informative and practical session looking at emotional responses to a cancer diagnosis and ways to be kind to yourself.

Sexual function

An informative and open discussion with Lavinia Winch (patient advocate and Yes Ambassador) and Samantha Evans (director of Jo Divine). They talk about issues and products that may help improve sexual wellbeing after surgery.

Intimate health changes

Julia Pugh (psychosexual therapist and cancer nurse specialist), Lavinia Winch (patient advocate and YES! Organic Intimacy Company Ambassador) and Dr Helen Clarke (Trustee Peaches Womb Cancer Trust) discuss what’s changed and offer practical tips to help you improve your sexual wellbeing after surgery.

Psychological experience

Dr Louise Mozo Dutton discusses the psychological experience of cancer, including living well after a cancer diagnosis.

Essential core & pelvic exercises

Sarah Russell is a clinical exercise specialist who specialises in bowel cancer, stoma and abdominal surgery rehabilitation. This is an informative and practical session to help your rehabilitation after surgery.

Pre & post surgery exercises

Sarah Russell is a clinical exercise specialist who specialises in bowel cancer, stoma and abdominal surgery rehabilitation. This video is recommended to be watched in conjunction with Essential Core & Pelvic Floor Exercises with provides some useful introductory information.

Restoring function exercises

Sarah Russell is a clinical exercise specialist who specialises in bowel cancer, stoma and abdominal surgery rehabilitation. This informative and practical session focuses on restoring core and pelvic floor function. 

Menopause after womb cancer

Dr Helena O’Flynn (GP and Trustee of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust) supports the session led by Dani Binnington (Healthy Whole Me). They discuss menopause after womb cancer, the symptoms and options that might help.