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The leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

Who are we and what do we do? The service consists of a team of specialist nurses who support individuals with bladder and bowel problems.  We offer a confidential, friendly service, undertake a comprehensive assessment, which may include investigations such as; stool samples, urinalysis, ultrasound scans, physical and abdominal examinations.  We provide a programme specific […]

Follow up plan This booklet will inform you of your planned follow up care after treatment for breast cancer.  Once you have completed treatment you will not need to attend the follow up clinic regularly but you will remain under our care for _______yrs. This means that you will not have to attend regular hospital […]

What is oesophageal dilation? This is where your oesophagus is stretched (dilated) to improve your swallowing. The procedure is usually very straightforward. It will initially involve an endoscopy (gastroscopy) to look at the areas of narrowing (see gastroscopy leaflet). What are benefits of oesophageal dilation? The aim of dilation is to improve your swallowing. This […]

Why have I been provided with this leaflet? A polyp has been found in your stomach and we would recommend removal for precautionary measures. This leaflet explains to you more about your condition and what is involved in its treatment. What is a gastric polyp? A polyp is a small growth that sometimes forms on […]

At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to reducing the risk of infection. Hand hygiene plays a vital role in keeping our patients safe. Why is hand hygiene important? Patients and visitors have a key role to play in preventing the spread of healthcare associated infections. Keeping your hands clean is an effective […]

What is Resilience? Resilience is our ability to bounce back when things go wrong or bad stuff happens. It is not something we have or don’t have; we have to build it throughout our lives. Why is it important? We cannot always prevent bad things from happening, but by building our children’s resilience we can […]

What are the aims of this leaflet? This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about lichen sclerosus (LS). It tells you what it is, what causes it, what can be done about it, and where you can find out more about it. What is lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory […]

This leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. Following on from your treatment, you and your doctor have agreed that you do not need to come to hospital for routine appointments. Evidence suggests that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent borderline tumours returning and instead symptoms and concerns […]

What is Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPX)? This is a medical test which allows the anaesthetic team to see how your lungs, heart and muscles react to exercise. This will enable us to understand the risk of surgery and plan the level of care that you will require following your operation. What are the benefits of […]