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What is Community Health Care Information Sharing? It is a confidential way for organisations to share the records and information they hold about you. We will share the information recorded about you electronically between our community services and your GP practice.  If you receive health care from more than one community service provided by Gateshead […]

This information leaflet provides specific information about your surgery and should be read alongside the ‘Gynaeoncology patient information to prepare you for your surgery and recovery’. What is a pelvic mass? Pelvic mass is a term that we use to describe an abnormal growth of tissue within the pelvis. Masses can be benign (not cancerous), […]

This leaflet provides you information about your surgery. The information in this leaflet should already have been explained to you by a Doctor. We hope this helps you remember what you discussed with your Doctor and also to answer any questions you may have. If you still have questions after reading this leaflet, then please […]

Your child’s doctor has suggested a test called a SNP array which may be helpful in investigating your child’s difficulties. This leaflet aims to explain what this test is and what the results might mean. What are chromosomes? DNA acts as our instructions, telling our bodies how to grow and develop. A gene is a […]

A FEES assessment is a medical procedure which examines swallowing problems in detail. This procedure is co-ordinated by the Speech and Language Therapy team. This information sheet provides details about what the FEES assessment involves. Why do I need this assessment? You have been referred to the speech and language therapy department because you have […]

You have been given this leaflet because you have a vulva cancer which is greater than 1mm deep. Please take your time to read the following information carefully. Ask us if there is anything you are not clear about or if you would like further information. What is the surgical management of vulva cancer more […]

You have been given this leaflet because you have had surgery for ovarian cancer. During your surgery to remove the cancer you may have had some ‘Ultraradical’ procedures. This involves extensive surgery to certain organs which we call ‘Ultraradical’ surgery. Please take your time to read the following information carefully. Ask us if there is […]

You have been given this leaflet because you are about to have an operation for cervical cancer. Please take your time to read the following information carefully. Ask us if there is anything you do not understand. What is the surgical management of cervical cancer? It is possible that cervical cancer may spread from the […]

You have been given this leaflet because you are about to have an operation for endometrial cancer. Please take your time to read the following information carefully. Ask us if there is anything you do not understand. What is the surgical management of endometrial cancer? It is possible that endometrial cancer may spread from the […]

Pain, stiffness, swelling, dry skin and weakness are frequent symptoms experienced after your plaster is removed. Pain can be eased by simple analgesics prescribed by your GP or Consultant. The pain that you experience once the plaster is removed may last for at least 6 weeks initially, but improvements can be made for up to […]