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If you require oxygen therapy then a special oxygen mask that sits over the tube will be provided.
Please speak to your GP if: Your symptoms are not improving with treatment You get any new /different gut symptoms from those initially discussed You have
Please list the tests of particular interest so that some priority can be given to analysis if plasma volumes are small.
What if my cancer has spread?
In all overdose situations clinicians should first access TOXBASE or contact the NPIS clinician who will indicate if analysis is required.
Please note problems with: (i) Proton Pump Inhibitors: Omeprazole (Losec), Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole If the patient is currently receiving Omeprazole
If you have any concerns, please contact your GP or the Specialist Nurse at the Edward Jenner Unit.
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If there is a change in a patient’s circumstances after they have been discharged, or if they need a review, they can be re-referred to the service.
Take your normal pain relief, such as paracetamol, if needed. Please follow the dosage instructions in the pack.
If you are having any of these feelings, it is important to understand that this is normal and we are here to support you.
Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
If you're experiencing side effects If you're a current patient experiencing side effects, contact the helpline on 0300 422 3444.
Investigation of platelet refractoriness due to Human Platelet Antibodies (HPA) Requires Consultant Haematologist approval HPA testing is only required if
recent measles infection Detection of measles IgM is consistent with recent / current measles infection Rash coincides with the production of antibodies If
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
If the trial proves to be effective then it will have a huge impact; taking the number of treatments needed from 20 to just 5.”
If your fibroids are not causing any symptoms then treatment is not usually needed.
This normally happens if your leg swells.
Request if the patient is positive for the lupus inhibitor (lupus anti-coagulant).
