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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…
We hope the following information will be helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Urology diagnostic unit 01484 355586 who will be happy to…
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 cancer.
What is…
Patient experience is about the overall quality of care someone receives during their healthcare journey. It includes every interaction with services, from booking appointments to treatment and…
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…
Do I have to pay for my prescriptions whilst having cancer treatment?
If you’re undergoing treatment for cancer in England, you’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions through a Medical Exemption…
Men’s Cancer Support Group
The Men’s Cancer Support Group at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a friendly and supportive space for men affected by cancer. The group is…
The women’s health physiotherapy team consists of specialist physiotherapists who have undergone postgraduate training in order to support women with a variety of pregnancy related and pelvic floor…
What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
This is where you may have difficulty activating or coordinating your pelvic floor muscles, resulting in bladder, bowel and vaginal symptoms.
How do you treat…
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service is here to help you recover after birth. The leaflets below have advice and exercises on recovery after birth, and information on pelvic floor…
Pregnancy and birth can have a considerable impact on your body. Everyone recovers at a different rate, you should start with gentle exercise and gradually build up to your normal exercise…
The stomach muscles and ligaments stretch throughout pregnancy, this is a normal process. It is also normal for stomach muscles to feel weak after having a baby.
Below you can find some…
Caesarean Section
It takes approximately six weeks for your scar to heal. It may feel tender, itchy and numb in the first few weeks and may be pink or red and slightly raised. Once healed, it should…
Pelvic floor exercises are important to do during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.
Below is a leaflet and video explaining how to do them.
It can take 3-4 months to build up your…
Stress incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine when you do something that increases the pressure in the tummy. This could include; coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting your baby and…
Some women experience constipation - sitting in the right position on the toilet helps your muscles to relax and makes it easier to open your bowels. You can use the position in the diagram to help…
