What is earwax?
Earwax is properly known as cerumen. It is a natural substance secreted in the ear canal. It protects the lining of the ear canal, traps dirt and dust and protects the ear from…
The lungs are the parts of the body that we use to breathe. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. About 46,400 people are diagnosed with it each year.
Cancer that begins in the…
This section contains specific information for patients, families and carers about colorectal (bowel) cancer.
Colorectal cancer, also referred to as bowel cancer, is the fourth most common…
The colorectal telephone assessment clinic is a service for patients who have suspected cancer in their bowels.
Rather than waiting up to two weeks for a face-to-face appointment in the clinic,…
Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ found only in men. It is located between the penis and the bladder, and surrounds the urethra.
Prostate cancer is the most…
Upper GI endoscopy
An Upper GI endoscopy sometimes known as a gastroscopy as is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum.
This is a procedure which you can…
Gynaecological cancers include cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, vagina cancer, vulva cancer and womb (uterus) cancer. Available gynaecological cancer services at Calderdale and Huddersfield…
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the use of carefully controlled (high energy) X-rays, to treat cancer.
It can be given as a single session or as multiple sessions depending on the type of cancer you…
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…
Here at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a variety of resources to offer you information and support during and after your cancer journey.
Please see below or navigate…
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