PIF Categories: Cancer Care

Living with and beyond cancer

Date: 27/03/2024

Read our guide, in collaboration with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust about talking therapies for living with cancer. Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies now offers free, confidential support for those impacted by […]

Food safety guidance during neutropenia

Date: 27/09/2023

Read our guide below about to help you eat well and safely store food during chemotherapy or stem cell transplant treatment. You can also download a PDF version of this […]

Having a transperineal prostate biopsy

Date: 13/12/2022

Read our guide below about to help you understand what to expect when you have a transperineal prostate biopsy. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information […]

2-week wait prostate pathway

Date: 12/12/2022 Urology,

Your GP has asked our Urology service to investigate your elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) on your recent blood test. Read our guide below to help you understand what to expect […]

Pre-surgery exercise advice

Date: 02/08/2022

Pre- surgery exercise advice This will reduce the size of your liver to ensure the operation can be done by keyhole/laparoscopic surgery. If your liver is too large it will be […]

Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) treatment: What now?

Date: 07/07/2021 Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics,

This leaflet is for anyone who has completed treatment for a Malignant Spinal Cord Compression  (MSCC). MSCC often comes on suddenly and requires urgent treatment. Your treating team will give […]

Breast care nurse and multi-disciplinary team

Date: 07/07/2021 , Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics,

Introduction Our specialist team support individuals being investigated or diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. We offer information, practical and emotional support throughout your medical investigations and subsequent treatment, […]

Wig supply and fitting service for cancer and haematology patients

Date: 18/05/2021 , Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics, Haematology,

Find out more about our service, what to expect and how to book an appointment.

What you should know about your warfarin tablets

Date: 18/05/2021 , Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics,

Find out more about how warfarin works, possible side effects and precautions you may need to take.

The thyroid gland and thyroid cancer

Date: 18/05/2021 Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics,

Find out more about thyroid cancer and what causes it.