Collection of leaflets related to your treatment and recovery
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Emotional Support
Emotional Support Therapy for Head & Neck Cancer Patients, Relatives and Carers
Created: 27-01-2022
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We are able to supplement the emotional and supportive care provided by our Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Head and Neck Team, by offering an Emotional Support Therapist for patients, carers and their families whose lives have been affected by diagnosis and treatment of Head and Neck Cancer.
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Surgery
Endoscopic Nasal Polypectomy
Created: 01-12-2021
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Endoscopic nasal polypectomy is an operation to remove polyps from your nose.
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General Advice
Epistaxis
Created: 01-12-2021
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Epistaxis is the medical word for nose bleed. It can occur when a blood vessel in the nose bursts.
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General Advice
Essential Information for the Head and Neck Cancer Patient
Created: 01-01-2018
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A diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer by your local Maxillofacial/ENT team means that you will be referred to the Aintree Head and Neck Cancer Centre.
You will be referred to a named Consultant and you will attend their clinic. This may be in Aintree or one of the local clinics. -
Surgery
Examination under Anaesthestic of the Nose and / or Post-Nasal Space (PNS)
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 365.89 KB
EUA of the PNS is an operation to find out if there is any excess tissue/disease at the back of your nose.
This procedure will allow the doctor to make a confirmed diagnosis and give appropriate advice and treatment. -
Surgery
Examination under Anaesthetic (EUA) of the Outer and Middle Ears
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 418.25 KB
EUA is an operation to find out what the problem is with your ear/s and provide guidance for treatment.
EUA will allow the doctor a more detailed examination and allow removal of any polyps, overgrown tissue and infection in order for effective treatment to begin. -
Surgery
Excision of Submandibular Gland
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 421.97 KB
Excision of submandibular gland is an operation to remove a submandibular gland (salivary gland).
This will remove swelling of the gland and allow stones, infected or diseased tissue to be removed. -
General Advice
Fear of recurrence concerns following cancer treatment
Created: 01-01-2013
File Size: 219.94 KB
This information leaflet has been developed for patients, carers and families who have been treated following a cancer diagnosis.
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General Advice
Fibula Free Flap - Exercise and Advice Leaflet
Created: 01-07-2020
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A fibula free flap is when an area of tissue and bone is taken is taken from one of your bones in the lower leg (fibula).
This leaflet provides physiotherapy advice following fibula free flap surgery. -
Laryngectomy
First reactions to being told you need a Laryngectomy
Created: 01-09-2012
File Size: 110.09 KB
Feelings and mood swings may be extreme as you adjust to the news that you have cancer and will need major surgery. Here are some people’s reactions to being told they had cancer of the larynx and/or pharynx.
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Surgery
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 443.55 KB
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is the name given to operations for sinus problems when treatment with tablets or sprays has not helped.
FESS will open up the natural drainage passageways of the sinuses and clear the nose of infection and/or polyps that are causing obstruction and attempt to return your nose to normal function. -
Surgery
Grommets/T-Tube
Created: 01-02-2022
File Size: 440.67 KB
Grommets/T-tubes are tiny ventilation tubes that allow air to enter into the middle ear.
Your hearing may improve following this procedure.