Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about coming into hospital for your surgery. 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 … Read More
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) – General information to prepare you for a PICC placement
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure in order to prepare you before your next appointment. Most of your questions should have already been answered and you will have been provided with an additional Macmillan PICC fact sheet. If after reading the information you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Lymphoedema Advice for Breast 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 breast surgery and its treatments. This leaflet also gives information about the Lymphoedema Clinic and their contact details. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the … Read More
Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team
Introduction Palliative care is an approach that aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with life-limiting illness. This leaflet has been produced to give you and your relatives / carer general information about the Specialist Palliative Care Team within the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Most of your questions … Read More
‘Urgent Suspected Cancer’ Referral to Hospital – Information for Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your ‘Urgent Suspected Cancer’ (USC) referral to this hospital. 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 … Read More
Breathlessness Clinic
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with general information about the Breathlessness Clinic held at Castle Hill Hospital. 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 … Read More
Management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Chemotherapy Extravasation
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
Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Team
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. Your key worker is ……………………………………………………………………. The Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team have had training and experience in lung cancer nursing, and specialise in the care and support of people with lung cancer and mesothelioma (a cancer of the … 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