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Possible problems after mastectomy
Bleeding from the wound. Wound infection. Fluid collecting around the operation site (seroma) Blood collecting around the operation site…
Self-care and breast cancer. You will be invited to a health and well being course run by Breast cancer now
Having a breast cancer diagnosis, and going through treatment, causes trauma. Not just…
Most women and some men with breast cancer have some type of surgery. Common types of breast surgery are lumpectomy, mastectomy, and taking out removal of lymph nodes from the underarm. Women(and…
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…
Start the exercise by sitting in a comfortable and relaxed position in a chair. Squeeze and lift your back passage as if you are stopping yourself from passing wind. You should be able to feel your…
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…
Breast imaging (taking an image of the breast)
Mammogram
A mammogram is a breast x-ray. A mammographer (an expert in taking breast x-rays) will ask you to undress to the waist and stand in front…
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…
Assessing your breast cancer risk
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/breast-cancer-in-families/family-history-assessing-your-breast-cancer-risk/
Managing your…
Padget's disease of the breast
https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/diagnosis/types-of-breast-cancer/pagets-disease-of-the-breast/
Mucinous Breast…
What is the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES)
The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) aims to monitor what's working well and identify what could be improved for future…
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…
We see children under 5 years old for a variety of reasons. Please have a look through this page for information about how we would recommend promoting early physical development for babies and…
We are a team of highly specialist community physiotherapists with knowledge of how children’s bodies grow and develop. This allows us to assess and treat children with musculoskeletal conditions…
The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Therapy Assistants, all of whom have a wealth of experience in working with children with physical,…
We are a team of Podiatrists and Podiatry assistants who specialise in Wound Care, musculoskeletal (MSK) problems of the lower limb, and other aspects of foot health. We are based in health centres…
Referral
Anyone with a foot problem registered with a Calderdale Gp can refer themselves into the podiatry service by completing the referral form. To help our clinical team to prioritise we also…
Referral
Anyone with a foot problem registered with a Calderdale Gp can refer themselves into the podiatry service by completing the referral form. To help our clinical team to prioritise we…
We know that support from partners, co-parents, family members and friends can make a real difference throughout pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood.
We are committed to making sure…
