The Six Nations Rugby is here again and, while we can’t wait to watch Round 4 many of us will be inspired to get out onto the rugby fields.

Certain gastrointestinal conditions occur more frequently in women than in men and some medications may be processed differently by the female body. Although the female and male digestive tracts carry out the same basic functions, women can experience specific gastrointestinal issues and symptoms, for example, in relation to hormonal changes and pregnancy.

Bowel Cancer is the UK’s second biggest cause of cancer death but what many people don’t know is that Endoscopy can often be a life saver and the only way to detect the presence of polyps or cancer at an early stage. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Pasha Nisar tells you why you should pay attention to these common symptoms and why a colonoscopy procedure is your best option for bowel cancer prevention and early diagnosis and treatment.

Having a colposcopy can be a traumatising experience, if you don’t know what to expect. Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK are diagnosed with abnormal cells in their cervix, but this should be seen as a positive thing as more and more women adhere to cervical cancer prevention programmes. Miss Amanda Ali, Consultant Gynaecologist and Colposcopist at New Victoria Hospital talks to you about the importance of colposcopy and what to expect at your appointment.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. With a boutique hospital look and feel and more engaging content, the new platform is designed with patient needs in mind. The new website features new conditions and treatments pages, informative video content and easy navigation to ensure better user experience.

November is Men's Health Awareness Month, and Mr Hamid Abboudi, Consultant Urologist at New Victoria Hospital, talks about haematuria and why you should always seek medical advice if you see blood in the urine. It can occur in both men and women of all ages, but it is often a more alarming symptom for men as it can be the first sign of prostate cancer. The most common causes are not serious but it is an important symptom that you should never ignore - even if it happens just once.

1 million people in the UK use HRT as a menopause treatment. Recent studies on breast cancer risk associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy have led to different findings that might have concerned many women. This article clarifies the role of HRT to treat menopause symptoms and when it’s considered a risk factor for developing breast cancer.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be shocking and overwhelming. Most women who go to the clinic are completely healthy and don't have any other symptoms other than a breast lump that is often tiny or not even palpable. On top of the stress of understanding your diagnosis and treatment options, you might have another question in mind, "Will I lose my breast?". During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miss Chloe Constantinou, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at New Victoria Hospital, explains which breast surgery procedure between Mastectomy and Breast Conservation is safer.