What is supported self management? Supported Self-Management (SSM) is a new approach to follow-up care after your treatment for breast cancer or DCIS has finished. Previously our follow up was known as Survivorship or Nurse – Led Follow Up. This follow up replaces routine clinical appointments, which means that you do not have to come to hospital when you are … 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
Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialist Team For Primary Breast Cancer and DCIS
This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Macmillan Breast Care Nursing Team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who are based in the Breast Care Unit at Castle Hill Hospital. The team work closely within local and national guidelines to provide ongoing practical and emotional/ psychological support for those diagnosed with Breast Cancer or … Read More
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about this procedure. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor/nurse but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More