Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression(MSCC)
How to recognise the signs & symptoms Before you read this leaflet it is important that you understand that spinal cord compression only occurs in a small number of...
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Bone Marrow Biopsy
You have been referred by your doctor to see a Haematologist, a doctor who specialises in problems with the blood. During the appointment the haematologist may consider it necessary...
Management of Malignant Ascites
What is ascites? Ascites is a condition when too much fluid is produced inside the abdomen. Inside the abdomen there is a membrane called the peritoneum. The peritoneum produces...
What should I do if I have a chemotherapy spillage at home?
Introduction This leaflet contains the answers to some questions patients and their carers may have about the disposal of chemotherapy waste and the management of a chemotherapy spillage in...
Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, Wig and Headwear Service for chemotherapy / radiotherapy patients
To book a free consultation please phone 01908 617 266 or 01908 611 277 Christos Hair, Newport Pagnell www.patienthaircare.org Introduction One of the visible side effects of chemo and...
Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination for Adult patients undergoing treatment for Cancer
The Influenza (Flu) Vaccine The flu vaccine is aimed at protecting people who are most at risk from catching or spreading flu. As the strain of flu virus changes...
A Guide to Supported Self-Management and Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer
Open Access Follow Up In the past, it has been traditional for patients who have completed their treatment for bowel cancer to have regular follow-up appointments with their surgeon,...
Awaiting Your Diagnosis and Colorectal Pathway
Information about your Key Worker: This booklet has been given to you by your doctor or colorectal nurse specialist, as you have been told that there is an area...
Acute Oncology Service and Assessment Unit
This leaflet provides information on the Acute Oncology Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our team is sometimes referred to as AOS. What is the Acute Oncology Service? The...