This page lists patient leaflets by their title. Please use the A-Z below to find the leaflets relevant to you.
If you are not sure which leaflet titles are relevant to you, see our list of leaflets grouped by department/topic.
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- This leaflet offers more information on having a brachial plexus block for shoulder, elbow, arm and hand surgery. It includes details of what it is, how it will make you feel, and any associated risks.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a fine needle aspiration of the breast, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a stereotactic vacuum assisted mammotome (VAM) biopsy of the breast, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet provides information about our breast cancer team and the services available.
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- This leaflet is for women with a high risk of breast cancer (following a family history risk assessment). It gives information on how common breast cancer is, screening, genetic testing and how the risk of breast cancer can be altered.
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- This leaflet is for women with a moderate risk of breast cancer (following a family history risk assessment). It gives information on how common breast cancer is, screening, genetic testing and how the risk of breast cancer can be altered.
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- This leaflet is for women with a near population risk of breast cancer (following a family history risk assessment). It gives information on how common breast cancer is, screening and how the risk of breast cancer can be altered.
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- This leaflet explains more about the breast cancer risk assessment service in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. It explains who this service is for and how to get an appointment.
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- This leaflet offers information on going home with a drain after your breast surgery, and how to care for your drain once you are at home.
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- The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an ultrasound scan of the breast. It explains the benefits and risks of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet offers more information on active cycles of breathing techniques (ACBT) and how to complete the ACBT cycle.
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- This leaflet explains how to use a handheld fan to manage your breathlessness.
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- This leaflet explains more about breathlessness and anxiety in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), including useful tips on how to deal with feeling anxious.
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- This leaflet explains more about a Brostrom repair, including the benefits, risks, and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.