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The information contained on this page is a digital version of the information which your Clinical Nurse Specialist would provide following a cancer diagnosis.
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Accessibility statement for Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust website
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The lungs are the parts of the body that we use to breathe. Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. About 46,400 people are diagnosed with it each year.
Cancer that begins in the…
The end of treatmentsummary is a document produced by the Doctor or Clinical Nurse Specialist at the end of initial treatment for cancer, it is shared with the patient and their GP.
The patient…
Hospital radio is a free service for patients at both hospitals.
Radio Calderdale runs seven-days-a-week, with a 24 hour service. Broadcasting includes many music programmes as well as home…
The criteria for hospital transport has changed, please see below some alternative suggestions.
Healthcare Travel Scheme
The Healthcare Travel Scheme is a department of Health scheme which…
We are your local NHS Charity. The people and patients of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are at the very heart of all we do, we are here to make an amazing difference for everyone…
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.
Contact Information
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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…
There are national standards for cancer waiting times:
Cancer diagnosis is confirmed or excluded within 28 days of referral A maximum of 31 days for treatment to begin once a…
End of Treatment Events are run four times as year for people at the end of cancer treatment or a block of treatment, as part of your cancer recovery and rehabilitation package. The purpose of the…
What is the Macmillan HOPE programme?
HOPE is Macmillan’s online self-management programme (‘Help Overcoming Problems Effectively’) which empowers people living with cancer to manage their health…
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…
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…
