Cancer
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Advice following Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) instillations
Information for Advice following Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) instillations
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After Treatment has finished - What next?
The ups and downs of your treatment, how you may feel and look back at your treatment with what you have experienced and marvel at your courage.
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An introduction to the Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) clinical nurse specialist team
A leaflet explaining the medical staff involved in your care and treatment for a neuroendocrine tumour.
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Cancer and blood clots - at home
This leaflet will give you information about decreasing the chance of developing a blood clot during and after your cancer treatment.
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Cancer and blood clots - what you should know when you are in hospital
Information about decreasing the chance of developing a blood clot during and after your hospital stay.
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Cancer and blood clots - what you should know whilst you are in source isolation for thyroid patients
A leaflet about decreasing the chances of developing a blood clot whilst in source isolation during and after your cancer treatment.
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Cancer of the Thyroid Gland - Thyroid hormones and Thyroglobulin
A leaflet explaining about thyroid cancer and its treatments
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Cancer of Unknown Primary Team
This leaflet is about the specialist team helping you when your cancer has spread from one part of your body to another, but it can't be found where it started from.
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Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy website
Information about what you can find on the Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy website and how to access it.
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Confirmed blood clot (Venous thromboembolism, Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism) Information for cancer patients
A leaflet about confirmed blood clots (Venous thromboembolism, Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism)
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Contraception and pregnancy during your cancer treatment
This leaflet explains why it is important that you are not pregnant before starting treatment, and you or your partner do not become pregnant, during your treatment.
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Dietary management of Gut Graft versus Host Disease
Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) can present in many ways and this leaflet explains how to manage your diet.
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Dynamic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
This leaflet aims to give you information about having a Dynamic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
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Early Cervical Cancer
Information for women who have been told that the abnormal cells found on investigation have gone a little deeper than the Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) cells.
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Extravasation and Infiltration
Information about what will happen if you begin to suffer extravasation during your cancer treatment
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Follow up after surgery for Lung Cancer
Information about your follow up and how you will be supported over the coming months
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Food Safety Advice for Immuno-Compromised Cancer Patients
How to eat safely when your immune system is compromised following chemotherapy treatment.
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Genetic testing for Inherited Cancer Conditions
Information from the Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service about Genetic testing for Inherited Cancer Conditions
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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
A leaflet explaining hormone therapy treatment for prostate cancer.
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How to record your drain output following Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection
Information and instructions
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How your treatment is planned - Haematology
An explanation of the Haematology Multi Disciplinary Team
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How your treatment is planned - Skin Lymphoma
An explanation of the Multi Disciplinary Team
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Image guided ablation of kidney tumours
Image guided ablation is a method of treating cancers within the kidney without conventional surgery.
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Image guided ablation of liver tumours
Image guided ablation is a method of treating cancers within the liver without conventional surgery.
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Image guided ablation of lung tumours
Image guided ablation is a method of treating cancers within the lungs without conventional surgery.
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Incentive Spirometer (Spiro-Ball)
Information about a Incentive Spirometer and how to use it
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Information for patients receiving anti-cancer treatment on J80 Day Case Unit at the weekend
This leaflet provides information about blood tests and assessments required for patients receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy on J80 Day Case Unit on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection
This leaflet aims to give you information about what to expect when you have an inguinal lymph node dissection.
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Leeds Specialist Neuro-oncology Service
Explaining the role of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) is to provide a high standard of patient care.
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Leeds Specialist Upper GI Service
A leaflet explaining the roles of the staff caring for you
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Levothyroxine information for patients who have had treatment for thyroid cancer
This leaflet aims to give you information about your doses of thyroxine after your treatment for thyroid cancer.
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Long term Follow Up Clinic
This leaflet gives information about the Long term Follow Up Clinic for people who have had cancer as a child or young adult; or a non cancerous illness which needed a bone marrow transplant as a child or young adult.
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Looking after your moles
This leaflet is designed to help you look after your own moles. It is hoped that it will be useful for everyone but it may be especially valuable for people who are at increased risk of melanoma (a form of skin cancer).
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Looking after yourself after a diagnosis of Melanoma has been made
This leaflet gives advice on how to cope after a diagnosis of Melanoma
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Lymphoedema of the arm - Treatment for swelling of both arms
Information and advice for when both arms are affected by Lymphoedema
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Lymphoedema of the arm - Treatment for swelling of the left arm
Information and advice for when your left arm is affected by Lymphoedema
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Lymphoedema of the arm - Treatment for swelling of the right arm
Information and advice for when your right arm is affected by Lymphoedema
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Lymphoedema of the leg - Treatment for Swelling of the Left Leg
This leaflet explains the massage therapy for lymphoedema of the left leg
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Lymphoedema of the Leg - Treatment for Swelling of the Right Leg
This leaflet explains the massage therapy for lymphoedema of the right leg
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Macmillan Thoracic Nurse Specialist
Explaining what the Macmillan Thoracic Nurse Specialist can provide to help with diagnosis and surgery for lung cancer.
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Magseed Localisation
A Magseed is a small clip that is placed into the breast. This helps guide surgeons to find small breast lumps during lumpectomy surgery.
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Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)
This leaflet is for cancer patients who may experience a condition called Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC), at some point in the future.
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Melanoma Clinic
This leaflet aims to give you information you may find useful when you first come for an appointment at the Melanoma Clinic.
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Nasogastric feeding during radiotherapy treatment
Information for patients about Nasogastric feeding during radiotherapy treatment
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Neuro-oncology Nursing Service for Primary Brain and Spinal Tumours
Leaflet with information about the Clinical Nurse Specialists and the help they can offer
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Neuro-Oncology Nursing Service for Primary Brain Tumours
Information about the support provided by the Clinical Nurse Specialist when you are diagnosed with a brain tumour
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can help with problems of fatigue, concentration and everyday tasks, that you may experience following surgery or treatment for cancer.
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Oral anti-cancer treatments
information about receiving your first oral anti-cancer medication prescription
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Oral Care Advice for Patients having Cancer Treatment
A Leaflet from the Leeds Dental Institute about Oral Care Advice for Patients having Cancer Treatment
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Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma - Non-surgical treatment option
You have been diagnosed with a cancer that has started in a part of the throat may spread to lymph nodes. This leaflet explains the non-surgical treatment options available for you.
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Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma - Surgical treatment option
You have been diagnosed with a cancer that has started in a part of the throat and may spread to lymph nodes in the neck. This leaflet explains the surgical treatment options.
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PinPoint Test - Patient Information Sheet
Information about taking part in the PinPoint Test study and what the test involves
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Radioactive Iodine Treatment (Radioiodine)
Each person’s radioiodine treatment will vary, so the information given is a general guide. The healthcare team looking after you will explain your treatment and the side-effects in detail.
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Recombinant Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (rTSH) Injections
Information about raising the thyroid stimulating hormone in your body before some cancer treatments or scans.
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in vulval cancer
Information about sentinel lymph nodes and the biopsy procedure.
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Social Integration after a Cancer Diagnosis
Information about how to get involved with the Social Transitions And Reintegration Support study.
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Steroids and Cancer: what you need to know
What you need to know about steroids and cancer
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Sun protection and Vitamin D
This leaflet gives advice on sun protection after a diagnosis of melanoma
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Surgery for an Acoustic Neuroma
This leaflet aims to explain what will happen before and after your surgery for an Acoustic Neuroma.
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Telephone Clinic for Long Term Follow Up
The Long Term Follow Up Telephone Clinic offers you the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns with the nurse specialist.
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The Leeds Specialist Germ Cell Service
Information about the health professionals who are specialists within the field of testicular cancer, known as the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).
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The Leeds Specialist Gynaecological Oncology Service
Information about the The Leeds Specialist Gynaecological Oncology Service
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The Leeds Specialist Liver, Biliary and Gallbladder Service
Information about who you may meet and who is responsible for your care whilst you are having your treatment.
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What is Melanoma
This leaflet is about dealing with a diagnosis of Melanoma, for patients and their families
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Yorkshire Regional Soft Tissue Sarcoma Service
A leaflet about the Yorkshire Regional Soft Tissue Sarcoma Service and how your treatment is planned
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Your Advanced Renal, Prostate and Bladder Cancer Nurse Specialist
Information about your Nurse Specialist and how they provide information and support from diagnosis through treatment for both patients and carers.
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Your Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Your Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides a point of contact when you need to know where to go for support, advice or information.
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Your first lymphoedema appointment
A leaflet explaining what to do whilst waiting for your first lymphoedema appointment
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Your Prostate Implant Card
Instructions about carrying the information card following I-125 Radionuclide Implants
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Your Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist Team - Chapel Allerton Hospital
A leaflet explaining who's who in the Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist Team
