Radiation risks from common X-ray examinations
Outlines the Trust's legal obligation to inform you of the small risk from X-rays
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People
Number of people in A&E department
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Radical prostatectomy patient plan
This folder provides you with information regarding your diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up, as well as contact details and information regarding the team involved in your care.
Radioactive iodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer
Outlines what happens during radioiodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer, including risks and complications, how to prepare, precautions and aftercare advice
Radiofrequency ablation of a kidney tumour aftercare advice
Advice following treatment of a kidney tumour by inserting a needle under ultrasound guidance and destroy tissue using heat
Radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism
Explains what radioiodine treatment entails for the treatment of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Radiological procedures under sedation
What to expect when you have sedation for a procedure in Radiology
Radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG tube) aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure to insert a feeding tube (gastrostomy) through the abdominal wall into the stomach using X-ray guidance
Radiology examination results
Explains the process of getting your results following an examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Radiology Team
Information to help distinguish between the different staff members you may meet at your appointment and to understand their role in your care
Radiotherapy at the Berkshire Cancer Centre - general information and FAQ
What to expect when having radiotherapy treatment at the Berkshire Cancer Centre - aims to answer some commonly asked questions
Radiotherapy for bladder cancer
Explains what you can expect during and after your treatment and gives general advice and information
Radiotherapy for brain tumours
What you can expect during and after your treatment and gives some general advice and information
Radiotherapy for breast cancer
What you can expect during and after your treatment and some general advice and information
Radiotherapy for cancer of the breast and lymph nodes
What you can expect during and after your treatment and some general advice and information
Radiotherapy for cancer of the oesophagus (gullet) or stomach
What you can expect during and after your treatment and gives some general advice and information
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
What you can expect during and after your treatment and gives some general advice and information
Radiotherapy Planning Department
Gives information about the Radiotherapy Planning Department and your appointment with us
Radiotherapy to the head and neck
Information for patients beginning radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancers
Radiotherapy to the pelvis for anal and rectal tumours
What you can expect during and after treatment, and general advice and information
Radiotherapy to the pelvis for gynaecological cancers
Explains what you can expect during and after your treatment and gives you some general advice and information