Colorectal Clinical Lead
Miss Mamie Liu is the Clinical Lead for the Colorectal Network Clinical Group run by the East of England Cancer Alliance.
She is a consultant colorectal cancer surgeon at Southend Hospital and the tumour site lead for Mid and South Essex NHS.
She graduated from London King’s College Hospital and completed her specialist training in the East of England.
Around a quarter to a third of people affected by cancer are also parenting dependent children, yet parental responsibilities are often overlooked in routine cancer care. This comprehensive resource is designed to build confidence and skills among healthcare professionals when supporting patients in their roles as parents, including during treatment.
It offers clear, evidence-based guidance on talking to children about cancer, understanding how children of different ages may be affected, and supporting families through treatment.