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There are many aspects to wellbeing as you go through your treatment for lung cancer. The areas people with cancer feel support is needed are below. There is information about…
Information leaflets are provided by ward and clinic staff. If you need help understanding the leaflet or would like the information provided in another format, please ask when you are given the…
What is a holistic needs assessment?
A Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) is a simple questionnaire which will help to identify any concerns you are experiencing. Your responses will help to start a…
Clinical Research in Oncology
The oncology unit have a long history of being at the forefront of research within CHFT. Our dedicated clinicians are driven to be able to offer patients a variety of…
To help ensure optimal diagnosis and management of children and young people with febrile neutropaenia presenting to Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCUs), including intravenous and…
The oncology clinics provide a service for new and review patients referred for non-surgical cancer
treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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Palliative care is the active total care of patients whose disease no longer responds to curative treatment.
The Specialist Palliative Care team in CHFT provides advice and support to hospital…
Palliative care is the active total care of patients whose disease no longer responds to curative treatment. The Specialist Palliative Care team in CHFT provides advice and support to hospital…
Prehabilitation (Prehab) this is a process of enhancing function to improve your ability to withstand forthcoming treatment and improve outcomes.
Prehab at Calderdale &…
Thinking Ahead is a programme devised in 2018 by Harrogate Hospital, which we have adapted in our trust and run since 2019. The course covers lots of useful topics with many professionals leading…
WHAT HAPPENS AT A BREAST CLINIC - EASY READ
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Being asked to attend a breast clinic appointment
Your GP may refer you to a breast clinic if you have a symptom or…
The information contained on this page is a digital version of the information which your Clinical Nurse Specialist would provide following a cancer diagnosis.
Please click the following links to…
What is the Non Site Specific Service?
The Non Site Specific (NSS) Service is for people who have symptoms that are worrying and could be a cancer but are not typical of a specific cancer type. Some…
The colorectal telephone assessment clinic is a service for patients who have suspected cancer in their bowels.
Rather than waiting up to two weeks for a face-to-face appointment in the clinic,…
Investigations
Most individuals will have at least one medical test below are some of the diagnostic tests you may require.
Blood Tests
Some of our bloods tests can take a few days and in some…
First Steps always starts with a patient sharing the story of their cancer diagnosis and journey. Patients and family members who have joined First Steps say that they find it interesting and…
In order to join our virtual event please can you complete the following consent form. Once completed you will receive an invite to join the meeting via email.
The information provided may be useful as first-line advice and should not replace specialist advice from your healthcare team. Some people have other medical conditions alongside a cancer diagnosis…
Your treatment depends on the type of cancer, where it is in your body, the size and whether the cancer is found in any other part of your body.
The treatment planned by your consultant will also…
You will meet many people who will be responsible for delivering treatment, care and support. There are also people and teams who may support you but you never really see them see them during…
