PIF Categories: Cancer Care

Pre-surgery exercise advice

Date: 02/08/2022 | Category:

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

Cancer and blood clots reducing the risk

Date: 25/07/2022 | Category:

This information explains what deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) blood clots are and why people with cancer are at higher risk of developing these type of blood […]

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

Date: 07/07/2021 | Category: Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

This leaflet is for anyone who has completed treatment for a Malignant Spinal Cord CompressionĀ  (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 | Category: , Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

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, […]

What you should know about your warfarin tablets

Date: 18/05/2021 | Category: , Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

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

Thyroid cancer team

Date: 18/05/2021 | Category: Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

Find out more about the team involved in your thyroid cancer treatment.

Starting heparin treatment

Date: 18/05/2021 | Category: , Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

Find out more about heparin, an anticoagulant medicine used to thin your blood given by injection.

Skin cancer specialist nurse and key worker information

Date: 18/05/2021 | Category: Cancer care patient information How we support you Specialist cancer and haematology clinics Cancer Care

Find out more about what our specialist nurse and key worker do and how they support you.