Macmillan Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information.  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, please discuss this with … Read More

Unsuspected Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition and its treatment. Many of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If, after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, you will have the opportunity to discuss this with the health professional involved in your care. What is an Unsuspected Pulmonary … Read More

Head and Neck Lymphoedema

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you advice about a condition known as lymphoedema. It can be used in conjunction with the information you will already have been given by your Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist.  The leaflet will help you manage your lymphoedema following your initial assessment. Most of your questions should have been answered at your initial assessment; … Read More

Reducing your risk of infection whilst on chemotherapy – Vaccination of your household contacts

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment/procedure/condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet/booklet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Chemotherapy Extravasation

Patient Experience

Introduction Extravasation is a term used when a small amount of a drug has accidentally leaked from the veins into the surrounding tissues. This may cause pain, blistering, swelling and redness at the area where the leakage occurred. Although extravasation is very rare, if it happens and the leakage is left untreated, it could lead to serious damage to the … Read More