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This page gives you important information about having a bronchoscopy. It should also help to answer any questions you may have.
This page gives you information about your visit to the outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinic for menstrual disorders (period problems). This page also answers some of the commonly asked questions. If you feel that you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic. The contact details are at the end of this page.
This page gives you information about syncope (sin-co-pee) and some ideas which may help you to manage the condition.
Our Focus Support and Information Centre is situated in the heart of the Oncology Centre in the outpatient waiting area of Cheltenham General Hospital.
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.
This page gives you information about your planned contrast echocardiogram.
You have been referred for a tunnelled line, sometimes referred to as a catheter. This page aims to answer some of the questions you may have and explains how this line is different to other cannula or lines you may have had before. Also included is information about the risks and benefits of having Tunnelled Central Venous Catherter (CVC) and what to do if you have any problems. Please contact the team who provide your care if you need any further information about anything on this page.
Plans to create our new cancer care centre in Cheltenham have been given a major boost with a £2million donation from a charitable trust.
This page provides information for a person and their carer, family or friend who has suffered an injury to their throat. It is possible to have a serious injury without visible signs, meaning a medical assessment should be given.
This page gives you information on care following banding of piles (haemorrhoids).
This page explains why we use eye drops for some visits to the Eye Clinic. This page also gives instructions on how to use them.
You are on the waiting list to have a diagnostic laparoscopy. This page gives you information about the laparoscopy and what to expect during and after the procedure.
Hysterectomy can be carried out abdominally, vaginally, laparoscopically or in a combination of these routes. This page gives you information about having a laparoscopic (keyhole) route of surgery called Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
The department has an equipment replacement programme with a commitment to invest in new and replacement equipment – enabling us to continue to provide the latest techniques and treatments.
Serum - paired samples not required
Entry and exit via the Tower Block Entrance at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) will be via an alternative entrance from Thursday 15 May to Friday 16 May inclusive
Haematology support groups provide emotional support, shared experiences and practical advice for patients with blood disorders, helping to reduce isolation, improve understanding and enhance overall well-being through community and peer connection.
Cryotherapy is a treatment for benign and precancerous skin lesions. Liquid nitrogen (-196°C) is sprayed from a canister onto your lesion(s) for a few seconds. This will sting briefly.
Dr Grammatikos completed his MSc, at the University of Oxford in 2005 and PhD at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2009. He is also licensed by the United States Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (2012) and has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists since 2020 .
This page gives you advice and information about Prostap® or Zoladex® treatment for non-cancerous gynaecological conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Please see below for explanations of these conditions.