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Your oncologist has recommended that you have a course of radiotherapy. This page gives you information about the radiotherapy and what will happen during treatment. Please be aware that radiotherapy centres are training centres for doctors, nurses and radiographers. Students may be present in the department but they are supervised at all times. If you would prefer not to have students present during your treatment, please let a member of staff know. You may find it useful to write down some questions before you start your treatment.

This page gives you information about the repair of your fractured cheekbone. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.

This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.

You have been prescribed apixaban for a heart condition called nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). This type of medication is known as direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC). This page gives you information that you might find useful about atrial fibrillation and the apixaban medication. You will find a written information leaflet and a Patient Alert Card in your apixaban medication pack. Please read the information and complete the Patient Alert Card. The Patient Alert Card provides you with the required apixaban information and the importance of taking the medicine. You should keep the Patient Alert Card with you.

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Department of Haematology

This page gives you information about under-breast soreness (intertrigo) including how the condition can be treated and managed.

This page provides information on wound care after your skin surgery

This page gives you information about Diphencyprone (DCP) treatment for alopecia areata and answers some of the commonly asked questions.

This page has been written to help answer some of the questions you may have about your peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). It also explains why you need a PICC line, what to do before you come in for the procedure and how to care for it when you are at home. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to the nurse or doctor caring for you.

Your doctor has recommended a temporal artery biopsy. This page will explain: What temporal arteritis is Why you might need this test How the test is done What happens afterwards Please ask your doctor if you have any questions.

A new powerful county-wide campaign launches today highlighting the need to keep Gloucestershire’s two Accident and Emergency Departments clear for real emergencies.

It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.

It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.

This page has been written for women who are about to start cancer treatment. You may not be thinking of children right now, but might do in the future. If your treatment is likely to affect your chances of having children, you might want to think about fertility preservation (maintaining your ability to conceive a child).

You may experience taste changes and/or a loss of appetite. This may be caused by your treatment, nausea and vomiting or by a sore mouth.

Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine also known as Clinical Biochemistry

The fingertip is basically a part of the body specialising in providing sensory feedback to the brain. The sensory input from the hand is so important that a disproportionately large part of the brain is devoted to interpreting the signals sent from the fingertips.