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
Lymphoedema Advice Leaflet for Gynaecological Cancer Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about a condition known as lymphoedema. Patients are at risk of developing lymphoedema following gynaecological surgery and its treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team or nurse specialist but may act … Read More
Vaginal Brachytherapy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. 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
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. 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
Living With and Beyond Cancer End of Treatment
Introduction You have been given this leaflet as you have completed your planned cancer treatment. 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 this with a member of the healthcare team. We … 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
Unsuspected Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients
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
Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (Blood Clots)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information about cancer and the risk of blood clots. This includes: how to identify a potential blood clot how we can try to prevent blood clots from forming how a blood clot may be diagnosed and treated what some of the long-term complications can be The leaflet is not intended … Read More
Radical Hysterectomy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. 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
Hysterectomy for Womb Cancer
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with general information about your operation. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. 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 … Read More