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If you urgently need to pass urine, please tell the reception staff.
You should stop if you feel resistance to the fluid and try angling the tube differently. If resistance remains then stop.
If the discharge gets heavier, foul smelling or if you have bright red bleeding, you should contact your GP or specialist nurse for advice.
This will confirm the woman’s blood group and identify if she is Rh D positive or Rh D negative, and if Rh D negative, the woman will be offered cffDNA
If you have any bleeding, always let your cancer doctor or nurse know.
What if I develop diarrhoea?
A copy can also be sent to your GP if you would wish.
Stent insertion If there is a narrowing or if a stone cannot be removed, then a plastic or metal mesh tube the size of a biro refill can be put into the
If transport is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Turnaround time 2–5 days
Always read the label for directions, especially if you are taking other medicines or if you have been given prescription pain relief.
You may be asked if your bone marrow sample can be used for research.
What if I forget to take a dose?
If you have a stoma
What if I am due for a period at the time of the appointment?
If you do drive and have to brake suddenly or if you lift a heavy object, you may cause bleeding from the prostate.
If you need urgent help out of normal working hours, please contact NHS 111 for advice.
Take your leaflet with you if you re-attend the hospital.
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