… the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can happen naturally, or different cancer treatments for example, chemotherapy, surgery to remove both ovaries, radiotherapy to…
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Neuroendocrine Neoplasm (NENs) an umbrella term, covering cancers which originate from neuroendocrine cells
Two main types of NEN exist:
1. NETs (neuroendocrine tumours): Characterised as…
…National Cancer Patient Experience Survey
The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) aims to understand and monitor what's working well and identify what could be improved for future cancer patients. All NHS…
…Thyroid cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Swallow education (Effects of radiotherapy or chemo radiotherapy on swallowing)
Swallow exercises demonstration
Treatment
The potential treatment options may include:
surgery…
… Leeds and involves monitored activity on an exercise bike that the doctors measure.
The Upper GI Cancer Team consists of Consultant Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists, Radiologists, Pathologists,…
… what’s most important to you Treatment options will depend on the type, position and size of your cancer – and whether (and to where) it has spread. It will also depend on whether you have any other health…
… to support you
There are many other services which could support you and your family during your cancer experience.
In First Steps we talk about "What Matters To You" and help provide you with…
…The Role of the skin cancer nurse
This is a nurse who can provide information and support for you and your family throughout your care. The nurse will be experienced in helping patients that have skin cancer and will…
…Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the use of carefully controlled (high energy) X-rays, to treat cancer.
It can be given as a single session or as multiple sessions depending on the type of cancer you have. The organs and…
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