NHS Pan Birmingham Cancer Network

  • Chemotherapy

    This page brings a range of information resources on chemotherapy developed by our Network. It includes general information on this treatment in the Birmingham area.

    The titles below do not constitute an exhaustive list of all the information related to chemotherapy. They are the result of a joint collaboration from the hospitals in our Network who decided to write these leaflets so staff and patients could have easily access to this information.

  • General information

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  • Bisphosphonates in Treatment of Cancer

    This leaflet tells patients about the treatment of bisphosphonates. It explains how these drugs work, how they are given and the possible side-effects associated with their use.

    bisphosphonates_in_tr.pdf

  • Chemotherapy

    This leaflet gives information about chemotherapy, what it is, how it works and tips on how to cope with its side-effects.

    chemotherapy.pdf.pdf

  • Extravasation - What is it?

    This leaflet gives information to patients receiving intravenous chemotherapy about the possible risks associated to it and the symptoms to look for.

    extravasation.pdf.pdf

  • Flushing and Dressing a Central (Hickman / Groshong) Catheter - Information for Patient

    This leaflet gives information to patients with a central catheter (Hickman catheter or Groshong catheter) in place, it explains how to flush and dress their catheter.

    flushing_dressing_hg_.pdf

  • Flushing and Dressing a PICC Line

    This leaflet gives information to patients with a PICC line in place (peripherally inserted central catheter), how to flush and dress their PICC line.
    flushing_dressing_pic.pdf

  • Insertion of a Central Catheter (Hickman/Groshong Catheter)

    This leaflet gives information to patients about to have a central catheter inserted in order to receive their chemotherapy treatment.

    insertion_central_cat.pdf

  • Insertion of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line)

    This leaflet gives information to patients about to have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in order to receive chemotherapy treatment.

    insertion_picc_line.p.pdf

  • Scalp Cooling

    This leaflet provides information to patients considering scalp cooling treatment whilst receiving chemotherapy.

    Scalp_Cooling_-_Novem.pdf

  • Spillages Waste management

    This leaflet gives advice and information to patients and their carers about the disposal of chemotherapy waste and the management of a chemotherapy spillage at home.

    spillage_management.p.pdf

  • Information for district/community nurses

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  • Flushing and Dressing a Central Venous Catheter - A Guide for Nurses

    This leaflet gives information to community nursing staff who is caring for patients with a central venous catheter.

    flushing_dressing_cen.pdf

  • Flushing & Dressing a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line) - A Guide for Nurses

    This leaflet gives information to community nursing staff who is caring for patients with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line).

    flushing_dressing_pic.pdf