What are steroids?Steroids occur naturally in the body in small amounts. They are needed to control a variety of functions, including the immune system and to help reduce inflammation. Man-made steroids, also called corticosteroids, are an anti-inflammatory medication. These help to reduce swelling, and can be used as a treatment for many different conditions. They are different from anabolic steroids, …
Read moreFollowing treatment for breast cancer
9th April 2021Who is this information for?This information is for patients in our breast Open Access programme. The Open Access programme has been designed by our team to support you after treatment. This type of follow up means that: You, the patient, are in control. Your normal routine is not disrupted by hospital appointments. You can quickly gain access to the Breast …
Read moreFibrocystic breast changes
12th October 2020What are fibrocystic breast changes?You may have been told by your clinician that your symptoms are explained by fibrocystic changes. Fibrocystic breast changes are the combination of fluid filled sacs, or cysts, and prominent thickened fibrous tissue (similar to scars or ligaments in your body). These can be localised to one area of the breast or all over the breasts. …
Read moreAn introduction to the multi-disciplinary team for breast cancer
20th October 2016We would like to introduce you to the multi-disciplinary team for breast cancer at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. This Trust incorporates the Park Centre for Breast Care, Royal Sussex County Hospital including the Sussex Cancer Centre, Princess Royal Hospital and Lewes Victoria Hospital. Some people undergoing surgery for breast cancer may also attend the Queen Victoria …
Read moreGoing home after wide local excision
20th October 2016How long do I need to keep my wound dressing in place for?You should remove the wound dressing 48 hours after surgery. Can I shower/wash as normal?You can shower as normal but you should not soak the wound until it is completely healed. Do I need to have stitches (sutures) removed?The stitches in the wound are dissolvable and so will …
Read moreyour first visit to the park centre for breast care
20th October 2016About your appointment Many people feel anxious about coming to the Park Centre for Breast Care and what their appointment here might mean, this is quite natural. 90 percent of breast lumps and other breast symptoms are harmless and require very little treatment, or no treatment at all. We know it’s easier said than done – but please try not …
Read moreWelcome to the park centre for breast care (Easyread)
20th October 2016The Park Centre for Breast Care You will be greeted by the receptionist who will ask you to take a seat. You will be called by a nurse. She will take you to see a doctor. The doctor may carry out some investigations – this could include a mammogram, an ultrasound and an examination. The doctor may also do a …
Read moreTelephone support from the Macmillan breast care nurse specialists
20th October 2016What kind of telephone support can I expect?All of the Macmillan Breast Care Nurse Specialists (also called your ‘Key Worker’ or Specialist Nurse) provide telephone support to patients and their carers/families which might include discussing issues around diagnosis, treatment options, symptom problems or access to other healthcare services. Your Breast Care Nurse Specialist will explain what they are able to …
Read moreinformation on the care of needle localisation wires
20th October 2016Why do I need a wire localisation? We need to help the surgeon to find the area in your breast which needs to be removed quickly and easily on the day of your surgery. Within a day or so of your operation, we will insert a thin bendable wire to locate the area within your breast. What is the procedure …
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