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urine is an important investigative tool in the screening and diagnosis of appropriate cases when malignancy of the urinary tract is either suspected or
Telephone numbers: 0300 422 2512 Or Telephone Switchboard on 0300 422 2222 and ask for Prescott Ward.
also be used to contact you by email, post, SMS or an interactive voice phone call, to provide information about Trust or other health services or support
Treatment options vary depending on the size, location and stage of the cancer but generally include radiotherapy or surgery, or a combination of both.
This is usually a good sign but if it continues or becomes unpleasant, please tell your nurse.
For this period of time, you should not: drive a car, motorbike or ride a bicycle. drink alcohol. operate machinery or do anything requiring skill or judgment
Microbiology Notes CSF or blood may be used for the diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis Blood should only be tested when pneumococcal meningitis is
These may be meticillin susceptible (MSSA) or MRSA strains.
Remember to Act FAST: Face: Is there weakness or drooping? Arms: Can they raise both arms? Speech: Is speech slurred or confused?
If you have been waiting for some time and you need food or drink, the staff will get you something to eat or drink.
Can I bathe or swim?
Your consultant or a member of the team will have discussed with you whether you have had a total or half hip replacement, or screws to fix your fractured
Is the test being used for baseline prior to treatment or for follow-up? Turnaround times The assays are run once a week.
Those who were treated for cancer as an inpatient or day-case, and left hospital in April, May or June 2024, will be invited to take part in the survey
If specialist coagulation tests are requested, one or more aliquots may be frozen until analysis (or up to two months) at between -15 and -40°C.
If you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact the doctors, surgeon or nurses on the numbers below.
If you have severe pain in the back passage or persisting or heavy bleeding, you should see your GP for a check-up.
If this is difficult, check with your nurse or doctor.
The nurse will also ask if you have any allergies or have had any reactions to medicines or foods.
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