My Key To Care
My Key To My Care A guide to unlocking discussions with the healthcare team on your current holistic needs. Name: ………………………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………….. Over the past week what have...
Archive: Cancer Services
Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, Wig and Headwear Service for people with chemotherapy/radiotherapy induced hair loss, including hair and scalp plans for cold cap treatment
Introduction One of the visible side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be hair thinning or hair loss. Fortunately, after chemotherapy, hair grows back fully in 99% of cases....
High output stoma diet sheet
This leaflet is designed to tell you about stomas that produce large amounts of fluid, why this may have happened and changes to your diet that may help you...
Nutrition during Chemotherapy
Some people find eating and drinking can become difficult during chemotherapy. This can be related to the cancer or due to the side effects of treatment. There are some...
Chemotherapy Information
You’re reading this information because you’ve been referred for chemotherapy. There is a lot of information to give to you, but by giving you this information in writing, you...
Skin Cancer Awareness
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we want to encourage more people to get into a habit and do regular monthly skin self-examinations. With summer fast approaching, it...
Safety at home after chemotherapy or when taking chemotherapy tablets home
When I go home after chemotherapy There are precautions that you need to take if you go home after having chemotherapy or if you go home with a chemotherapy...
Patient handheld Systemic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) booklet
24 HOUR TELEPHONE ADVICE FOR UNWELL PATIENTS 01908 660033 Bleep 1090. Tumour marker required day 1 of each cycle ……………… (Affix patient label) IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION If you have...
Caring for the dying patient
You have been given this leaflet to help you understand the changes that happen with your loved one, when coming towards the end of their life. The dying process...