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The procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
We recommend following the low iodine diet for 2 weeks.
Once away from the skin, the needle will move into the needle guard when you remove your thumb from the plunger. 10.
Some people have an allergic reaction to chemotherapy (1 in 10 patients).
In most cases, it is usually safe to return to work 10 to 14 days after the operation.
Recovery times vary, but most patients recover from this surgery within 7 to 10 days.
The exposure is equivalent to 2 to 10 months of natural background radiation (depending on the number of X-rays required).
Follow-up You will be seen in the hand clinic at around 10 days after the operation.
Rounds take place at about 8:00 am, 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm.
The course of whole-body treatment will range between 8 to 10 weeks, dependent on the hospital you are attending.
Each treatment lasts approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Listed below are the possible risks of having an anaesthetic: 1 child in every 10 has a headache or a sore throat. 1 child in every 10 has sickness or
Sessions run on the third Friday of each month, 10:00am to 2:00pm Macmillan Information Hub Gloucestershire Royal Hospital To access the service either
We have ECLO’s based at both main hospital sites: Louise Birt at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Tel: 07702 961060 Monday to Wednesday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
You should not drive yourself for at least for 2 weeks.
This rises to 85% after 2 years.
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Bone marrow aspirate (fluid sample) results may be available 2 days following the procedure.
It may affect up to 2 million people in the UK, but only a small amount of people require surgery.
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