Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about having mammogram when you have breast implants. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your mammographer but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Gender Affirmation Surgery – Revision Surgery Pre and Post-surgery advice and information
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information prior to and after your revision surgery. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but if, after reading it you have any concerns or require any further explanation, please discuss this with a … Read More
Follow Up for Breast Cancer and DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your follow-up after treatment for breast cancer or DCIS. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and n. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss them with a member … Read More
Discharge advice following Breast Surgery under local anaesthetic
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general discharge information following your breast surgery. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Gender Affirmation Surgery – Information for patients undergoing top surgery
Introduction You will have been referred to the Breast Service following an appropriate referral from the Gender Identity Service, supported by a specialist confirming your diagnosis. The referral confirms that funding is now in place for your surgery. This leaflet has been produced to reinforce the information that has been given to you about your surgery. Most of your questions should … Read More
Postoperative Advice and Exercises following Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforators (DIEP) Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your rehabilitation following DIEP breast surgery. If you have any questions about your surgery, or any of the information contained within this leaflet, please ask a member of the healthcare team who has been caring for you. Why do I need to do the exercises? The exercises described … Read More
Ward 16, Castle Hill Hospital
Ward 16, Castle Hill Hospital (Entrance Three) Telephone numbers tel: 01482 468616 / tel: 01482 461565 Please nominate one relative to telephone for news about your condition and pass the information on to others. This will assist staff by reducing the volume of calls they have to answer. Visiting Relatives escorting you into hospital on the day of surgery are … Read More
Fasting Instructions for Adult Patients attending Ward 16, CHH
Fasting Instructions for Adult Patients attending Ward 16, Castle Hill Hospital Please eat normally the day before your operation unless otherwise instructed. Your last meal should be before 12 midnight prior to your admission to the hospital. On the day of operation, up until 6.00am, you may drink unlimited clear fluids. CLEAR FLUIDS: Water Black tea / coffee Herbal teas … Read More
Fasting Instructions for Adult Patients attending Day Surgery, CHH
Fasting Instructions for Adult Patients attending Day Surgery (DSU3), Castle Hill Hospital Please eat normally the day before your operation unless otherwise instructed. Your last meal should be before 7.00am on the day of your operation. This should be a light breakfast. On the day of operation you may drink normally up until 7am. Between 7.00am and 11.00am you may … Read More
Day Surgery Unit 3 (DSU3)
Day Surgery Unit 3 (DSU3) Ward 4 Castle Hill Hospital (Entrance One) Telephone numbers DSU3 – tel: 01482 622216 Breast Care Unit – tel: 01482 622679 Before surgery Please ensure you read and understand your fasting instructions. You should have received these with your appointment letter. If these are not followed there is a risk your surgery will be cancelled … Read More