Information for patients Colorectal SurgeryPD7655-PIL3139 v5 Issue Date: September 2018. Review...

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Glossary

Biopsies – small tissue samples which are looked at under a microscope

Chemotherapy – drug treatment which destroys cancer cells

Colonoscopy – examination of the large bowel using a flexible camera (thin tube).

Colorectal cancer – cancer of the large bowel including the colon and rectum

CT (computed tomography) scan – specialised scan which produces very thin, detailed pictures of the inside of the body

CT virtual colonoscopy - specialised scan which takes a series of x-rays to build up a 3-dimensional picture of your bowel

Flexible sigmoidoscopy – examination of the lower left hand side of the large bowel using a flexible camera.

Gastroenterologist – a specialist doctor who looks after people with disorders of the digestive system

Lymph nodes – glands in the lymphatic system

Metastases – areas of cancer spread

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan – specialised scan which uses magnet technology to obtain detailed pictures inside the body

Oncologist – a specialist cancer doctor

Pathologist – a specialist doctor who looks at tissue samples such as biopsies and operation specimens

PET (positron emission tomography) – specialised scan which produces detailed 3-D pictures of the inside of the body.

Radiologist – a specialist doctor who looks at x-rays and scans

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Radiotherapy – low dose radiation (x-ray) treatment which destroys cancer cells

Rigid Sigmoidoscopy – examination of the rectum using a rigid telescope (thin tube).

Stent – short wire mesh tube inserted to open up a narrowed area of bowel

TRUS (Trans rectal ultra sound scan) – ultra-sound scan of the rectum and anus

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Hospital based teams

Colorectal Nurse Practitioners

Room F102nd Floor, Old Nurses HomeNorthern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffield S5 7AU

• 0114 271 4809 Monday to Friday, 08.00am - 5.00pm

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Colorectal / Stoma Care Nursing team

Huntsman 4/5Northern General HospitalHerries RoadSheffield S5 7AU

• 0114 271 4015 Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm

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Weston Park Hospital

Whitham RoadSheffield S10 2SJ

• 0114 243 4343• www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/weston-park-hospital

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Key information and support hubs

Cancer Information and Support Centre

23 Northumberland RoadSheffield S10 2TX

• 0114 226 5666 • www.cancersupportcentre.co.uk • [email protected]

This service provides:

• Drop-in and telephone help• Self-management enhancing courses• Emotional support• Information and advice• Carer support• Welfare advice• Legal advice

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Age UK Sheffield

44 Castle SquareSheffield S1 2GF

• 0114 250 2850• www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield


• Service for anyone aged over 50• Practical help and information• Huge directory of services in Sheffield• Service available to patients, carers, relatives, friends• Home independence support• Benefits checks• Aids and adaptations at home• Loneliness and isolation support• Fuel poverty advice• Help with simple tasks at home• Insurance and mobility aids for older people

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Beating Bowel Cancer

Harlequin House7 High StreetTeddington TW11 8EE

• 0208 973 0000• www.beatingbowelcancer.org


• Bowel cancer specific information• Patient forums• Support for relatives

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Macmillan Cancer Support

Camelford House87-90 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7UQ

• 0808 808 00 00(free phone, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 8.00pm)

• www.macmillan.org.uk


• Free helpline• Nurse advisors• Information• Support group information

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Sheffield Directory

• www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk


• Online directory of clubs and services for all• Local support groups for cancer patients• Faith organisations

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Health, well-being and rehabilitation

Cavendish

34 Wilkinson StreetSheffield S10 2GB

• 0114 278 4600 • www.cavcare.org.uk


• Emotional support and counselling• Young people service (for children of adults with cancer)• Holistic therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage,

reflexology

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Sheffield Bowel Cancer Support Group

6 meetings a year

• 07541 321231• [email protected]• www.bowelcancersupport.org


• Peer support – meet others affected by bowel cancer in an informal environment

• Education sessions

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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Sheffield (IAPT)

St Georges Community Health CentreWinter StreetSheffield S3 7ND

• 0114 271 6568• www.sheffieldiapt.shsc.nhs.uk


• Excellent support with depression and anxiety• Employment advice• Counselling• Help available through all Sheffield GPs• Living well courses for long-term conditions

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Relate

Premier HouseCaroline CourtLakesideDoncaster DN4 5RA

• 01302 347474• www.relate.org.uk


• Advice• Relationship counselling• Sex therapy• Mediation

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Move More Sheffield / Sheffield International Venues

• www.movemoresheffield.com• www.siv.org.uk • 0114 223 3800

For increasing activity levels

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Walking for health

Sheffield Shamblers walking groupSheffield step out to a better lifestyle

• www.walkingforhealth.org.uk• http://shamblers.forumotion.co.uk/


• Enabled walks in local area of differing lengths• Great way to get some exercise

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Sheffield Stop Smoking Service

The Moor MarketYorkshire Smoke Free, 77 The MoorSheffield, S1 4PEHU

• 0800 6120011


• Free, city wide stop smoking support service

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Disability Rights UK

Plexal, 14 East Bay LaneHere East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkLondon E20 3BS

• 0330 9950400• www.disabilityrightsuk.org


• Access to National Radar Keys giving access to 9000 accessible toilets

• Very useful to people who have had bowel cancer treatments who may experience difficulties with bowel control

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Sheffield City Council

First PointHowden HouseUnion StreetSheffield

• 0114 273 4567 • www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport.html• [email protected]


• Support in the home• Equipment and technology• Independence and respite• Supported accommodation

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Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service

4th Floor Furnival HouseFurnival GateSheffield S1 4QP

• 0114 275 5760• www.sohas.co.uk• [email protected]


• Help with work related issues• Specialise in job retention

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Sheffield Carers Centre / Carers Trust

Ground Floor East, Concept House5 Young StreetSheffield S1 4UP

• 0114 272 8362 Helpline• www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk


• Help, advice and support for carers of adults in Sheffield• Help carers find services that make life as a carer easier• Links to city wide services and activities for carers

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PD7655-PIL3139 v5 Issue Date: September 2018. Review Date: September 2021

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