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Changes to Cheltenham A&E during BMA Industrial Action 17 - 22 December
This morning, just before 8am, a small fire occurred on the 8th Floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The fire was quickly contained and there is no ongoing risk.
The Paediatric Gastroenterology Service in Gloucestershire is part of a clinical network of gastroenterology teams in the South West. We work closely with our colleagues at Bristol Children’s Hospital, as well as other specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide treatment and supportive care for children and young people in Gloucestershire who have complex bowel problems.
Gloucestershire Hospitals will be lighting up both hospital sites in a spectacular way this evening (12 May) in recognition of International Nurses Day and to coincide with the 200th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
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High dose methotrexate chemotherapy is used in conjunction with other chemotherapy agents in the treatment of lymphomas and some haematological malignancies.
Our commitment to understanding what matters most to people is set out in our Engagement and Involvement Strategy. We understand the importance of building strong relationships with our communities and the positive impact collaboration has on the health and well-being of local people and in shaping healthcare services.
As with most tumour markers there is a high incidence of false positive and false negative results. CA 19-9 is most appropriately used in monitoring disease progression or effectiveness of treatment once diagnosis of the tumour has been made and serum concentrations have been shown to be raised prior to treatment (Lewis negative individuals do not express CA 19-9).
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on patient care, particularly waiting times for planned operations, procedures, diagnostic tests and appointments. Good progress is being made in tackling these waiting times.
Our lab staff perform tests on tissues and fluids to help with diagnosis and treatment. Our pathology staff also provide blood tests at our hospitals and in the community.
You have been referred this page because your surgeon has decided that your gallbladder needs to be removed. The most common reason for this is because you have gallstones.
Gloucestershire Hospitals is committed to excellence in cancer care, particularly in the realm of supporting patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). With a focus on patient comfort and well-being, the Oncology department continues to provide innovative techniques and services to alleviate some of the burdens associated with cancer treatment.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital’s (GRH) Tower Block is set to benefit from a multi-million-pound facelift that will transform the city’s skyline.
This page explains why you need to use an antimicrobial wash called Octenisan® before your vascular operation and how to use it.
This page gives you information about the process of IVF as advised by your specialist. In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is an assisted method of conception which increases the chance of pregnancy by placing fertilised ova or eggs directly into the uterus or womb. The fertilised eggs are called embryos.
Carboxyhaemoglobin levels (COHb) are indicated when there is a clinical suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning.
This page provides information to help you understand and decide if you may wish to store samples of semen before any cancer treatment.
The Discharge Lounge has been developed to provide a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for patients awaiting discharge home or to another care setting.
The department of Post-Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the education and development of Doctors in Training, Staff Grade and Associate Specialists (SAS) as well as Consultants throughout their career.