Why have I been referred to the Acute Oncology Service?You may have been referred to the Acute Oncology service, for a number of reasons; Complications from your cancer treatment. e.g. Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy. Complications from an existing cancer. A suspected cancer diagnosis. (Which may later be found not to be a cancer, but needs further investigations to be certain). A …
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 …
Read moreguidance on prosthesis replacement
20th October 2016Local arrangements for replacement prostheses New prosthesis styles are brought in frequently. The NHS will replace your prosthesis when it is damaged or worn out in the course of normal wear. This is usually after approximately three years. You can have a reassessment if your prosthesis is no longer a good fit, even if it is still in good condition. …
Read moregoing home after total mastectomy and axillary node sampling surgery
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 moreGoing home after total mastectomy and axillary node clearance surgery
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 should remove the wound dressing 48 hours after surgery.You can shower as normal but you should not soak the wound until it is completely healed. Do I need to have stitches …
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