
Patient Information Leaflets
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Bone biopsy
Explains why you are having a bone biopsy – a test to diagnose bone abnormalities, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Read moreBone conduction hearing device fitting pack
Everything you need to know to use the bone conduction device
Read moreBone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy
Aims to answer some frequently asked questions about bone marrow biopsies
Read moreBone scan as an outpatient
Information about a nuclear medicine test that looks at the activity of some cells in your bones
Read moreBotox treatment for bladder conditions - aftercare
Advice following an injection of Botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat symptoms of your bladder condition - explains what to expect afterwards and what complications to look out for once you are home
Read moreBotulinum Toxin A Spasticity Management Service (children)
Information on what spasticity is and how to manage it. It provides you with an overview of the use of Botulinum Toxin A
Read moreBotulinum Toxin A treatment for overactive bladder (outpatients)
Explains how Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type-A) is used to relieve the symptoms of an overactive bladder
Read moreBotulinum toxin injection (Endoscopy)
Used to treat various swallowing difficulties swallowing, gastroparesis, and anal fissures
Read moreBotulinum toxin treatment for an overactive bladder (under general anaesthetic)
This information explains how Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type-A) is used to relieve the symptoms of an overactive bladder
Read moreBowel cancer follow-up
For patients who have had treatment for bowel cancer, and their relatives and carers to help you and your clinical nurse specialist (CNS) decide which type of follow up will work best for you
Read moreBowel cancer open access follow-up (OAFU) service
For bowel cancer patients and their relatives and carers - explains how the OAFU arrangement works
Read moreBowel care - How can I look after my bowel (Elderly Care)
Tips on how to look after your bowel and keep it working normally
Read moreBowel habit questionnaire
A short questionnaire about what has been happening to your bowels over the last 4 weeks
Read moreBowel surgery with Enhanced Recovery
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for your bowel operation
Read moreBrain tumours - useful contacts and links
Useful contacts that may help people diagnosed with a brain tumour manage some of the challenges
Read moreBreast cancer skin reaction checklist
Shows the possible side effects to the skin of radiotherapy of the breast, so you can check your own breast(s) and identify which, if any, side effects, you may be experiencing
Read moreBreast coil marker insertion
Why a coil marker is used to aid visibility on both x-rays and ultrasound for small areas of breast tissue or calcification
Read moreBreast coil marker insertion for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Used to aid visibility of abnormal breast tissue or calcifications on both x-rays and ultrasound. This will help to ensure the abnormal area can be accurately identified prior to treatment.
Read moreBreast lipomodelling (fat transfer / grafting)
Explains what happens during breast lipomodelling to improve the appearance of the breast following a lumpectomy or mastectomy
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