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If you have any further problems or questions regarding your operation, help or advice can be obtained from your GP or: Uro-Oncology Cancer Nurse Specialists
You can access the Portal via any internet or data connected computer, tablet or smartphone, but if you’re not able to, or have difficulties accessing
, tablets or suppositories.
You may or may not have surgery before or after your treatment.
Some departments work at weekends, or weekend treatments may be given around bank holidays or in the event of a machine breakdown.
Materials required 1mg tablet (or 2 x 0.5 mg e.g. Decadron MSD) of dexamethasone to be taken orally.
This phone will be answered by a nurse or a ward clerk.
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times
This pump is connected to a PICC, central line or port.
The following sites should be screened:Nose Throat Groin Urine (MSU or CSU) Sputum (if productive) Stool (or rectal swab) Wounds Screens should be performed
Alternatively, you can you contact your GP or NHS 111.
call an ambulance with serious and/or life-threatening conditions including chest pain, signs suggestive of a stroke or loss of consciousness.
Get involved Whether you’re a first-timer or have been involved in similar groups before, you’re welcome to join us alone or bring a friend.
For ease of interpretation it is recommended to take the levels at exactly 12 or 18 hours after the dose.
It’s best to set aside the whole morning or afternoon for your appointment.
or cost of parking.
As part of our duty to keep children safe from harm, we must identify any child that may be at risk from neglect or physical, emotional or sexual abuse
It can last for hours, days or weeks. Some flare triggers include infection, such as a chest or urinary infection, or physical or mental stress.
These symptoms can range from mild or moderate, to severe.
Night-time wakening with wheeze, cough or trouble breathing Cough or wheeze on physical exertion Blue reliever inhaler is less effective than usual Fall