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• Series No 45 - Conformal radiotherapy for brain metastases

  This information page has been written to help answer some of the questions you may have about brain metastases, and their treatment with this specialised radiotherapy technique.

• Series No. 5 - Radiotherapy to the prostate or prostate bed

  This information is for patients who are receiving radiotherapy to the prostate or prostate bed. It explains what the treatment involves, describes side-effects you may experience during and after treatment, and how best to cope with them.

• Series No 50 - Having radiotherapy to a limb
• Single level lumbar decompression

  A lumbar decompression is the surgical removal of parts of the spine bones in the lower back; these sections of bone are called the spinous processes and the laminae. Lumbar refers to the lower back.

• Understanding brain stem death - a guide for relatives

  This information explains brain stem death and the tests used to confirm the diagnosis. It aims to answer frequently asked questions.

• Animal and human bites

  First aid If an animal or another human has bitten you, it is very important that the wound is cleaned thoroughly with antiseptic. Bites can become infected very easily. You should seek medical…

• Backache

  Know your back The bones of the spine and your neck are called vertebrae and they protect your spinal cord. Between each vertebra is a disk that acts like a ‘shock absorber’. This is…

• Morning colonoscopy with enhanced Moviprep® bowel preparation

  Introduction – what is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon). The procedure involves the insertion of a narrow and flexible telescopic camera,…

• Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection of Submucosal Lesions

  Introduction This booklet has been designed to provide information regarding a new clinical procedure which you have been offered. It aims to explain why treatment is needed and why this procedure…

• Acinetobacter

  Acinetobacter is a bacterium (a “bug”) that is commonly found in the environment including water and soil. It can also survive in the hospital environment for long periods.