pathology and consultant’s instructions. If you are unsure, please contact your specialist nurse to check. You will also be required to have blood tests, including tumour markers (AFP, BHCG, LDH) prior to or at your hospital appointments It is responsibility to ensure you attend for any scans or blood tests before your your appointment; we need these in order to review you at your consultation. Possible Pain Consequences of Lymphocele Treatment Infertility Difficulties ejaculating (retrograde ejaculation) Large scar Psychological issues Additional Keep your anti embolism stockings to wear on flights in the 3 months following information or surgery. concerns including lifestyle and support You can resume your normal level of activity/exercise approximately 6 weeks needs: after your surgery You can resume driving a car when you no longer require pain medication for post-surgical pain, check with your specific driving insurance policy Prescription Charge Yes/ No exemption arranged Other service Pastoral Care and Psychological Support Team (self-referral): referrals can be made to the following: Support groups: There are many groups around the UK. On line information and support: Macmillan cancer support Tel: 020 7840 7840 Macmillan Cancerline: 0808 808 0000 (free You can access further support and information at The Maggies Centre, Charring Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.Tel: 020 7386 1750 and Symptoms to look out for and seek advice on: In relation to surgical complications : Passing fresh(bright red) blood in your urine Sweats Pulsating chest/calf pain (DVT/PE) URGENT Call an ambulance – – Pain on passing (urine infection/cystitis) Bladder or kidney pain (usually severe lower back pain) Other symptoms to seek advice about: Unintended weight loss (more than 3kg) Loss of appetite Contacts for general Contact your GP or practice nurse queries advice and support If you require access Normal working hours: 9-5: to a member of the Your clinical nurse specialist: XXXXX specialist team Clinic Appointments: XXXXX involved in your cancer care; you Out of hours/emergencies: should contact: XXXX hospital switch board or call your out of hours GP
pathology and consultant’s instructions. If you are unsure, please contact your specialist nurse to check. You will also be required to have blood tests, including tumour markers (AFP, BHCG, LDH) prior to or at your hospital appointments It is your responsibility to ensure you attend for any scans or blood tests before your appointment; we need these in order to review you at your consultation. Possible Consequences of Treatment Pain Lymphocele Infertility Difficulties ejaculating (retrograde ejaculation) Large scar Psychological issues Additional information or concerns including lifestyle and support needs: Keep your anti embolism stockings to wear on flights in the 3 months following surgery. You can resume your normal level of activity/exercise approximately 6 weeks after your surgery You can resume driving a car when you no longer require pain medication for post-surgical pain, check with your specific driving insurance policy Prescription Charge exemption arranged Yes/ No Other service referrals can be made to the following: Pastoral Care and Psychological Support Team (self-referral): Support groups: There are many groups around the UK. On line information and support: Macmillan cancer support Tel: 020 7840 7840 Macmillan Cancerline: 0808 808 0000 (free You can access further support and information at The Maggies Centre, Charring Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF.Tel: 020 7386 1750 and Symptoms to look out for and seek advice on: In relation to surgical complications : Passing fresh(bright red) blood in your urine Sweats Pulsating chest/calf pain (DVT/PE) – URGENT – Call an ambulance Pain on passing (urine infection/cystitis) Bladder or kidney pain (usually severe lower back pain) Other symptoms to seek advice about: Unintended weight loss (more than 3kg) Loss of appetite Contacts for general queries advice and support Contact your GP or practice nurse If you require access to a member of the specialist team involved in your cancer care; you should contact: Normal working hours: 9-5: Your clinical nurse specialist: XXXXX Clinic Appointments: XXXXX Out of hours/emergencies: XXXX hospital switch board or call your out of hours GP