Investigations
Most individuals will have at least one medical test below are some of the diagnostic tests you may require.
Blood Tests
Some of our bloods tests can take a few days and in some…
What is the Non Site Specific Service?
The Non Site Specific (NSS) Service is for people who have symptoms that are worrying and could be a cancer but are not typical of a specific cancer type. Some…
First Steps
The aim of the session is to inform people of the support available to them throughout their cancer journey and to assist them to help themselves. Sessions run every month and some…
What is a Fast Track Urgent GP referral?
This is a referral made by a GP to the hospital for patients they suspect have cancer. The fast track referral system aims to diagnose and treat serious…
There are national standards for cancer waiting times:
First appointment with a specialist within a maximum of 14 days of referral Cancer diagnosis is confirmed or excluded within…
End of Treatment Events are run four times as year for people at the end of cancer treatment or a block of treatment, as part of your cancer recovery and rehabilitation package. The purpose of the…
What is the Macmillan iHOPE programme?
iHOPE is Macmillan’s online self-management programme (‘Help Overcoming Problems Effectively’) which empowers people living with cancer to manage their health…
Prehabilitation (Prehab) this is a process of enhancing function to improve your ability to withstand forthcoming treatment and improve outcomes.
Prehab at Calderdale &…
Carer/family support
Participant Benefits
Peer support
Thinking Ahead is a programme devised in 2018 by Harrogate Hospital, which we have adapted in our trust and run since 2019. The course…
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Please note that questions regarding patient-specific therapies, diagnosis,…
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