The Macmillan Information and Support Service is based at the Jayne Garforth Macmillan Unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital. We are also based on the Greenlea Oncology Unit (ward…
Andrology is a relatively new area of specialisation and is, considered to be, the male version of gynaecology.
Here at the Trust, we provide care and treatment for men’s andrology problems,…
ABCDEF system to check moles
Asymmetry - the two halves of the area differ in their shape.
Border – the edges of the area may be irregular or blurred, and sometimes show notches.
Colour – this…
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Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Multi-disciplinary Team
Atypical Fibroxanthomas
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
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There are many aspects to wellbeing as you go through your treatment for lung cancer. The areas people with cancer feel support is needed are below. There is information about…
Swallow education (Effects of radiotherapy or chemo radiotherapy on swallowing)
Swallow exercises demonstration
Treatment
The potential treatment options may include:
surgery radiotherapy…
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…
What do the Pelvic Floor Muscles do and where are they?
The pelvic floor muscles help to control when you pass urine (wee) and empty your bowels (poo). These muscles should be firm and strong. If…
Start the exercise by sitting in a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair. Squeeze and lift your back passage as if you are stopping yourself from passing wind. You should be able to feel your…
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,…
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