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Cancer is when cells in part of the body grow out of control. They crowd out normal, healthy cells, so the body can't work as it should.
Cancer that affects a testicle is called testicular…
What is Penile Cancer?
Penile cancer is also known as cancer of the penis, it is a rare cancer around 700 people are diagnosed each year in the UK.
Most penile cancer is diagnosed over the age of…
Although there are many potential causes for blood in the urine, those most often identified are:
bladder infection cancers of the bladder, kidney or prostate stones in the kidneys or…
Kidney cancer is the eighth most common cancer in adults in the UK, with more than 10,000 people diagnosed each year.
In many cases, kidney cancer is diagnosed after routine scans and…
Most bladder cancers can be managed by removing the bladder tumour from the lining of the bladder using instruments passed along the urethra or water pipe under anaesthetic.
More advanced bladder…
Thyroid cancer can happen at any age, it is not common around 3,500 people in the UK are diagnosed with thyroid cancer each year. Unfortunately more women than in men get Thyroid…
What is patient experience?
Patient Experience is how a patient (or their relative /carer) perceives the care they receive. This includes:
What a patient experiences, for example, how a…
Cancer Research - Breast
Breast Cancer Surgery During the Covid-19 Pandemic Peak in the UK: Operative Outcomes
BREAKOUT - International Breast Cancer Biomarker, Standard of Care and Real World…
It is easier than ever to reach a member of the Cancer Information Service team
We have two centres:
The Jayne Garforth Macmillan Information Centre, Calderdale Royal Infirmary (lower…
Nicola Greaves - Manager
Hello, my name is Nicola Greaves and I am proud to be the Manager of The Cancer Information Service here at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation…
Macmillan have a range of easy read booklets. These use simple language and pictures.
They can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.
The booklets are about lots of…
If you are LGBTQ+ and have cancer, you may have questions about if this will affect your cancer treatment. Sexual orientation and gender identity should not affect your access to the right…
A Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) is a simple questionnaire for patients. You can carry out the assessment at any stage of the cancer pathway, on paper or electronically, to help you:
identify…
In addition to our support groups, from time to time we also co-ordinate social events.
Next Date: 16th September 2025
Caledonian Travel have very kindly agreed to run a discounted trip to…
People with active socialise tend to be happier and healthier.
There loads of community groups in all kinds of things to do across Calderdale from Art to Zumba!
Staying well is the original…
It can be hard to recognise that you’re a carer. You might see yourself as a partner, friend or sibling to the person you care for, rather than their carer.
If you’re wondering if you are a…
At the Cancer Information Service, we are proud to be working with Look Good Feel Better a UK-Wide Specialist Cancer Charity.
Look Good Feel Better know how challenging it can be to process a…
Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time. We are pleased to let you know that Macmillan offer a free Buddy service to help you feel more connected to someone who knows what…
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Breast Buddies
Their aim is to support people who are going through treatment or have finished treatment for breast cancer and are maybe feeling a bit lost. You are welcome to bring along a…
