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A guide for 16 and 17 year-olds attending hospital The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is the law that empowers and protects people over 16 years of age to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. The law states that people aged 16 and over have the capacity (legal […]

What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents (see categories below) between those aged 16 or over who are: Domestic Abuse Categories: Domestic abuse can seriously harm children and young people, and experiencing domestic abuse is child abuse. There are supporting services in the community for children suffering abuse. Support […]

Why consider nipple and areola reconstruction Nipple and areola (the area surrounding the nipple) reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, when a nipple is made and the colour replaced to the surrounding areola. Nipple and areola reconstruction is offered to patients who have undergone breast reconstruction. It is usually delayed until three to […]

This type of surgery may be suitable for someone who has a breast cancer (tumour) and wishes to conserve (keep the breast) therefore mastectomy (removal of the breast) may be avoided. Whenever breast conservation surgery is performed the surgeon must also remove an extra rim of normal healthy tissue surrounding the tumour to ensure a […]

Why are we conducting this research? IBEX Innovations Limited (IBEX), a high-technology business based locally in Sedgefield, has developed a unique software-based product called Trueview® which significantly improves the quality of mammogram images. To finalise development and testing of the Trueview® software, we would like to access mammogram images taken of patients in the clinical […]

This information sheet is designed to help you understand what is involved in the outpatient procedure of nipple-areola micro-pigmentation.  The benefits and limitations of the procedure are outlined below, and the necessary aftercare. What is Micro-pigmentation? Micro-pigmentation is the implantation of small amounts of natural pigment (dye) via a needle into the surface layer of […]

Splints You will be provided with two forearm-based splints.  One will keep your fingers straight and the other will place them in a bent position. You will alternate these splints daily as guided by your physiotherapist on the day of your first appointment. You should always wear your splints, removing only for exercise and hygiene […]

What is Lipo-modelling? Lipo-modelling or fat grafting (sometimes called lipofilling or fat transfer) is a procedure used to try to improve the shape or size of the breast. It can be used on patients who have had a breast reconstruction or patients who have had a lumpectomy. What does it involve? Fat is taken from […]

This information sheet explains the implications of breast reconstruction surgery and should be read in addition to the Breast Cancer Care booklet ‘Breast Reconstruction’. This information is intended to help you to understand the operation and the after care that will be necessary to achieve the best possible results. What does this involve? This type […]

You have been given an appointment to attend an Assessment Clinic in the Breast Screening Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. This is the second stage of the breast screening process. Your screening mammograms have shown some changes in your breast which need to be investigated further. The majority of changes are benign and present […]