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NHS Pan Birmingham Cancer Network

  • Haematological cancers

    This page brings a range of information resources on haematological cancers developed by our Network. It includes general information on this cancer and its treatment in the Birmingham area.

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

  • Tests & investigations

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  • Bone Marrow Aspiration and Trephine Bone Marrow Biopsy

    This leaflet gives information to patients and their carers about these two different tests, how to prepare for the tests. It also explains how they are run and some of the complications associated with this procedure.

    bone_marrow_aspiratio.pdf

  • Lumbar Puncture Procedure and Intrathecal Chemotherapy Explained

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers about a test known as a lumbar puncture which is sometimes followed by intrathecal chemotherapy. It explains what is involved and some of the common complications and side-effects associated with this procedure.

    lumbar_puncture_intra.pdf

  • Treatment

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  • Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

    This booklet was written to help patients and carers understand what is involved in a stem cell transplant using cells from the patient’s relative or cells from a volunteer donor.

    allogeneic_stemcell_t.pdf

  • Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation - Your Treatment Explained

    This booklet was written to help patients and carers understand about what is involved in a stem cell transplant using the patient’s own cells.

    autologous_stemcell_t.pdf

  • Bisphosphonates in Treatment for Cancer

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers 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

  • Haematology Multi-disciplinary Team Explained

    This leaflet gives information about the role of the haematology multi-disciplinary team, who its members are and what their role is.

    haematology_multi_tea.pdf

  • Follow up

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  • What Happens Next? - How We Can Continue to Support You after the End of Your Treatment for Lymphoma

    This leaflet tells patients and their carers about the support and advice available for patients about their health following the end of treatment for lymphoma.

    what_happens_next.pdf.pdf