Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) to the Prostate. 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 … Read More
Radiotherapy to the Prostate
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about radiotherapy to the prostate. 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 … Read More
Coping with an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis and Facing End of Life Care
Receiving an end-of-life or incurable cancer diagnosis is a deeply distressing experience and nothing can truly prepare anyone for this news. It can feel as though your world has come crashing down and something that you potentially never thought could happen to you, is happening. This leaflet is designed to provide guidance and resources to help you find comfort, support … Read More
When Treatment Ends…
Introduction Cancer treatment is tough. More often than not, it can actually make you feel worse, so whilst you are undergoing treatment, you may look forward to the time when the treatment will end and feel a great sense of relief when it does. Other people may expect you to celebrate this marker. However, this can be a time of … Read More
Information, Advice and Exercises for Patients Having Breast Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information regarding breast surgery. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your consultant but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it and you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Information, Advice and Exercises for Patients having Breast Surgery Involving Axillary Node Dissections/Clearance
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information regarding breast surgery with axillary involvement. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your consultant but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More
Information, Advice and Exercises for Patients having Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information regarding breast reconstruction 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 further explanation, please … Read More
Contraceptive advice for patients who have received Sugammadex
Introduction As part of a general anaesthetic, we commonly administer drugs to relax your muscles. Then, before you wake up, we administer drugs to reverse this effect. You have been given a ‘reversal drug’ today called Sugammadex. Another name for this drug is Bridion. This drug has a unique interaction with the hormone progesterone. This is why you have been … Read More
Neuro-oncology Follow Up After Your Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy Treatment
Introduction This leaflet informs you about what happens after you have finished your course of radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy to the brain. It explains some of the side effects you may experience and outlines the support and advice that is available to you following your treatment. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare … Read More
Breast Pintuition/Tag (After Care Advice) Under Local Anaesthetic
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general advice after undergoing breast pintuition/tag insertion before your operation. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team who has been caring for you. What is a Breast Pintuition/Tag Procedure This is a procedure in which we … Read More