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Serum - paired samples not required
9ml Serum sample
Cranham Suite is a day unit that treats oncology patients and patients with blood disorders. It is located in St. Luke's wing, on the third floor.
As with most tumour markers there is a high incidence of false positive and false negative results; HCG is most appropriately used in monitoring disease progression or effectiveness of treatment once diagnosis of the tumour has been made and serum concentrations have been shown to be high prior to treatment.
Beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (BHCG) levels are used in the management of patients with suspected ectopic pregnancy or pregnancy of unknown location (PUL).
Cancer antigen 15.3 (CA 15-3) should only be used to determine response to therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer or for the early detection of recurrence in patients with previously treated stage II and stage III breast cancer. Requests should therefore only be made as advised by the specialist secondary care team.
by Rachael Edge
Mr Rahmanou has an extensive background and training in urogynaecology, minimal access pelvic floor reconstruction and general obstetrics and gynaecology. He completed his sub-specialty fellowship in urogynaecology and advanced training in labour ward practice and laparoscopic benign gynaecological surgery.
Dr Anderson is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of specialised practice in training and endoscopic therapy, with a particular interest in bowel cancer screening. His clinical practice is purely endoscopy-based, mainly at Cheltenham General Hospital’s endoscopy unit.
Dr. Hellier is a consultant physician in Stroke, Care of the Elderly and General Internal Medicine with a special interest in Stroke and TIAs (Transient Ischaemic Attacks).
Mr Gosal is an orthopaedic surgeon who treats a variety of conditions including:
The Edward Jenner Unit provides services for patients with blood conditions, immune problems, and allergies. We also run a blood test service for GP patients and outpatients.
Building on the success of their first transplant games last year, the Gloucestershire team have won four gold medals, two silver and two bronze in Oxford at the weekend.
By A Creamer, S Alaee, H Iftikhar, F Ahmed, H Steer, C Sharp
This Five-X-More sculpture was carved by the Gloucester-based artist Deborah Harrison
