Support from the head and neck cancer nurse specialists
20th October 2016telephone support from the macmillan haematology CNS
20th October 2016T34TM ambulatory syringe pump
20th October 2016What is the T34™ Ambulatory syringe pump?The T34™ is a battery powered pump that drives a syringe. It is designed to administer your medications slowly over a 24-hour period. The medicines are given via thin tubing, attached to a small needle placed in the fatty layer beneath the skin in your tummy, arm or leg. This allows the medicine to …
Read moresurgery to remove the tongue (total glossectomy)
20th October 2016Purpose of this informationThis leaflet is a guide to the care you will receive. However, as your treatment is planned very carefully and individually, your medical team will explain the care that you personally will receive. The length of stay will be approximately two weeks, depending on the extent of surgery and your general health. Please remember that this is …
Read moresurgery to remove part of the tongue (partial or hemi glossectomy)
20th October 2016Purpose of this leaflet This leaflet is a guide to the care you will receive. However, as your treatment is planned very carefully and individually, your medical team will explain the care that you personally will receive. The length of stay may be approximately anytime up to two weeks, depending on the extent of surgery and your general health. Please …
Read moresupported bowel cancer follow up
20th October 2016What is the supported bowel cancer follow up scheme? The Supported Bowel Cancer Follow Up scheme enables the specialist bowel cancer team to keep a close eye on your recovery following your bowel cancer treatment. It gives you the freedom to get on with your life with the reassurance that the colorectal team is monitoring your progress and will provide …
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