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Cancer and cancer treatments increase the risk of having blood clots. Blood clots are commonly found in the calf. These are called a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). If the blood clot travels to the lungs, this is called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

by Alison Lovett-Turner

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reported a 2.4% reduction in carbon emissions for 2024-25 compared to the previous year- the equivalent to the annual energy use of around 2,500 homes.

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Fatigue is the feeling of extreme tiredness or exhaustion all or most of the time. It can feel overwhelming and unrelenting and it is often not improved by rest.

You have been given this page as you are anaemic with low iron levels in your body. Your doctor has suggested that you receive an iron infusion. This is a special type of iron preparation given through a cannula (drip) inserted into a vein in your arm. An iron infusion is given instead of iron tablets. If you are taking iron tablets, please do not take them on the day of your infusion.

This page gives you information about Botox® treatment for an overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is where the bladder starts squeezing (contracting) inappropriately and without any warning during filling causing a sudden urge to pass urine. This need to pass urine can be so strong that it can lead to a urine leakage and may be caused by a problem with the nerves controlling the bladder. People with neurological disease are at risk of OAB but very often no cause can be identified.

We aim to create a positive culture where our patients, visitors and contractors consistently demonstrate acceptable standards of behaviour towards our staff, other patients, visitors and people on our premises.

We’re constantly working to make the gloshospitals.nhs.uk website as accessible as possible for every user.

Patients at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals are benefiting from a £100m-plus cash injection just months after building work started.

This page describes the laparoscopic (keyhole) operation to treat acid reflux and hiatus hernia. It explains the risks and benefits of surgery and the likely after effects. Dietary advice will be available from the ward before you are discharged.

We are proud to announce the launch of a new, dedicated website section designed specifically for patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), commonly known as chemotherapy.

In an important initiative aimed at providing comprehensive care to young people experiencing mental and emotional health challenges, Youth Workers from the Young Gloucestershire charity are now being integrated into the children's ward at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Fit for the Future is part of the NHS in Gloucestershire’s vision for specialist hospital services at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals.

by Khoboso Hargura

2025

We are looking for volunteer hair dressers and nail technicians to help cancer patients

Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy (less than 16 weeks) is common. It is not always a sign of a problem and may settle on its own. We understand this is an anxious time and hope that the information on this page will help to reassure you.

Thousands of cancer patients in Gloucestershire and across the region will benefit from a new state-of-the-art cancer centre.