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1ml, 2ml or 4ml EDTA sample
You have been referred to the Nuclear Medicine Department for radium-223 therapy. This is a type of intravenous radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to your bones. Radium-223 is an effective treatment for the relief of bone pain. Studies have shown that there might also be an increase in life expectancy. The information on this page describes the treatment, possible side-effects and the radiation protection advice that you will need to follow throughout the course of your treatment. If you have any questions, please contact the Nuclear Medicine Department. The contact details are at the end of this page.
Deborah Lee, Chief Executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said:
The extensor pollicis longus or EPL tendon pulls the thumb straight and opens the palm.
A joint NHS community project in Gloucestershire to tackle health inequalities has been shortlisted for a national award.
Our hospitals thrive and excel on the dedication and commitment of our staff. This has been seen time and again during the pandemic and the continued sustained pressure in our Emergency Departments (EDs).
Cellulitis is an infection that can occur anywhere in the body and the hand and wrist are no exception.
by Paul Donachie
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
Experience of Care Week takes place between 27 April – 1 May 2026, and this year’s theme - Building the Foundations of Experience - highlights how every interaction, in every role, shapes the experience of care for patients, families and colleagues.
The Pathology Department can offer advice on all aspects of point of care testing (PoCT).
You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.
The enzyme pancreatic elastase-1 (E1) is secreted by the acinar cells of the pancreas and acts to break down collagen. This enzyme is not degraded on transit through the gut so acts as a good marker of pancreatic exocrine function when measured in faecal samples.
A carpal boss is a bony lump which appears on the back of the hand at the junction between the wrist and the hand, known as the carpo-metacarpal joint. It is common and completely harmless.
Cervical cancer is cancer that's found anywhere in the cervix, which is the opening between the vagina and the womb.
Ovarian cancer can affect anyone who has ovaries and fallopian tubes. Ovarian cancer is most common in women aged over 50 years.
by Gary Monaghan
Two thirds of COVID-19 patients who received intensive care at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals have been discharged.
