What is a meniscus tear?
The meniscus is made up of 2 menisci, medial which is described as a c-shape and the lateral which is described as a doughnut shape. They sit between the tibia (shin)…
Sickness
People react differently to chemotherapy. Some people feel sick after treatment, some people are sick and others have no problem at all.
Some chemotherapy drugs do cause people to feel…
This section provides additional information to support you during your treatment. Many of the links you will be able to download and keep, however some links will open in a new page.
Please…
Body Fluids
When you have chemotherapy there may be small traces of the drugs you have been given in your bodily fluids. These traces may be found in urine, faeces and vomit during, and for one week…
The Haematology and Oncology Department is involved in many large research trials.
Trials are needed so that we can develop better cancer treatments. Any new treatment must work better than the…
Directions to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by car
From Junction 24 M62 at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Blackley New Road/A629
At Ainley Top, take…
Calderdale Family Hub/Health Visiting/Infant Feeding
Website: https://calderdalefamilyhubs.org.uk/
Calderdale Breastfeeding Peer Support Network
Calderdale Breastfeeding Peer Support Network is a…
Blood tests
It is sometimes necessary to take some additional blood tests.
Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)
Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD): This is an endoscopy procedure that looks inside…
RETURN TO MAIN ENDOSCOPY PAGE - CLICK HERE
If you want to discuss any aspect of your endoscopy experience including any concerns relating to your care then please don't hesitate to contact…
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