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This leaflet has been given to you as your team is worried that you or your relative may be at risk of suffering a major bleed. Your care team will talk to you about the risk of bleeding and provide a suggested care plan, but you may find this leaflet helpful. This leaflet is designed […]

What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia. It can be caused by a variety of conditions including neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s), dementia, stroke, learning disability, general ageing, and general acute illness. If you or your relative has dysphagia, there may be a risk of food, drinks, or saliva “going down the wrong […]

1. Unit Information Gateshead Fertility Unit is a purpose-built unit situated on the 3rd floor of the Jubilee Wing in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The centre was designed to provide patient centred care on a single site by a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses, and scientists. We offer a broad range of services for the […]

This form contains information regarding the storage of embryos. Please read it carefully and if you have any queries please contact a member of staff. What is embryo storage? Following your egg collection and embryo transfer you may have extra good quality embryos remaining. You may wish to store your embryos for use in the future, […]

St Bede’s Unit is a 10 bedded in-patient palliative care unit situated in a purpose-built building within the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opening in May 2012. The ward currently consists of 10 single rooms, (1 room with a shared bathroom). All rooms are named after local North-East landmarks, are spacious, airy and all […]

A Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography Test (CESM) is a type of mammogram (breast x-ray) carried out using a special dye (contrast media) which shows up on x rays. This examination is used to highlight any areas of concern in your breast. The dye is injected into a vein immediately before the mammogram images are taken. […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called pleurodesis to try and help control the build-up of fluid and/or air around your lung. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what pleurodesis via a chest drain means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called chest drain insertion. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what this means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a small flexible tube that is inserted into the space around the lungs […]

This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having an exenteration. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital. If you have any further questions, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you. Why should I have a pelvic exenteration? This surgery […]

This information leaflet should be read alongside both the information booklet specific to your surgery and the ‘Gynae oncology patient information to prepare you for your surgery and recovery’. The surgery that has been planned for you will remove lymph nodes at the top of your leg/groin/pelvis. Your surgeon will explain why this is important […]