Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Implant based breast reconstruction

Date: 17/05/2021

Find out more about what to expect from implant based breast reconstruction surgery.

Hydradenitis – discharge information for patients

Date: 17/05/2021

Find out more about going home after hydradenitis surgery and how to maximise your recovery.

Going home with drains

Date: 17/05/2021

Find out more about how to care for your drain site at home and what happens when you need to have it removed.

Corticosteroid injections for scars in adults and children

Date: 17/05/2021 Plastic Surgery and Burns,

Find out more about this type of treatment for scars including possible side effects.

Axillary and groin dissection

Date: 17/05/2021 Plastic Surgery and Burns,

Find out more about what to expect after an axillary or groin dissection and how to look after your wound.

Risk of infection

Date: 17/05/2021 , Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics, Haematology,

Find out more about why you have an increased risk of infection, symptoms and what to do.

Mouth care for patients undergoing cancer treatment

Date: 17/05/2021 Haematology,

Find out more about how to reduce the risk of mouth infections and how to cope with taste changes during cancer treatment.

Vague symptoms pathway

Date: 17/05/2021 Haematology,

Find out more about our rapid diagnostic pathway for patients with non-specific symptoms.

Sexual health when having systemic anti-cancer treatment

Date: 17/05/2021 , Cancer Care, Living with and beyond cancer, Emotional wellbeing , Cancer care patient information, Specialist cancer and haematology clinics, Haematology,

Find out more about sexual health during systemic anti-cancer treatment and why it’s important.

Having a bone marrow test

Date: 17/05/2021 Haematology,

Find out more about what a bone marrow test is and why you might need one.