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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.
Department of Haematology
GPs and community NHS teams in some areas of the county will start COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups, for example the over 80s, from mid-week (pending vaccine delivery) with other areas following very soon.
As with most tumour markers there is a high incidence of false positive and false negative results; HCG 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 high prior to treatment.
There's lots of advice available online or via support groups, helplines and websites
This page gives you information about what to expect when leaving the Emergency Department after having had sedation. You have been given a sedative medication to assist with your procedure. You may experience a short period of memory loss during the time the sedation is effective. This medication may also impair your judgment for up to 24 hours. Sedation is safe with very few side effects but most patients have feelings of tiredness afterwards. Some people may believe they are fine and unaffected by the medication but their reactions will be slower. This is similar to how some people may feel after having alcohol.
Battledown outpatients runs outpatient clinics for Paediatrics (children's services). We also run a blood test service for 2 to 6 year olds.
by Paul Dunckley
This page gives you information about what to expect following your CT colonoscopy.
Mr Rahmanou has an extensive background and training in urogynaecology, minimal access pelvic floor reconstruction and general obstetrics and gynaecology. He completed his sub-specialty fellowship in urogynaecology and advanced training in labour ward practice and laparoscopic benign gynaecological surgery.
The Gloucestershire NHS Procurement Shared Service is hosted by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) and is set up to provide procurement services and advice to three organisations: our Trust, Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited (GMS) and Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC).
The next phase of involvement for the Fit for the Future programme is now underway. The engagement will listen to what matters to people in exploring ideas on how to organise several specialist health services over the medium to long term.
Our maternity notes went paperless in summer 2023. Badger Notes allows you to stay up-to-date with your health information, upcoming appointments and important details about your pregnancy.
Chemical Pathology
Knightsbridge ward specialises in the treatment of gastroenterology and hepatology patients