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Heads2gether
Providing information and support for head and neck cancer patients, their carers, relatives and friends.
Care & advice
Hospital Head and Neck Team
Once you have been diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer, a team within the hospital will oversee your care and follow up. The team are there to answer you any questions that you may have relating to your cancer. The team will usually include a Speech Therapist, Dietician and Clinical Nurse Specialist, as well as your Consultant and his/her team. They are all there to support you and will be happy to answer your questions as best they can.
Once you have been diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer, a team within the hospital will oversee your care and follow up. The team are there to answer you any questions that you may have relating to your cancer. The team will usually include a Speech Therapist, Dietician and Clinical Nurse Specialist, as well as your Consultant and his/her team. They are all there to support you and will be happy to answer your questions as best they can.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Most People who have been affected by Head and Neck Cancer will have access to a head & neck Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Hospital where they have received treatment. These Nurses are experienced in the specialty and work as part of the Health Care team. They can offer increased levels of information, support and guidance to patients who have cancer of the head and neck. If you are unsure whether you have a Specialist Nurse, please ask the Medical Team providing your care.
Most People who have been affected by Head and Neck Cancer will have access to a head & neck Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Hospital where they have received treatment. These Nurses are experienced in the specialty and work as part of the Health Care team. They can offer increased levels of information, support and guidance to patients who have cancer of the head and neck. If you are unsure whether you have a Specialist Nurse, please ask the Medical Team providing your care.
Cancer Information Centres
Macmillan Cancer Support have information centres across the UK and can offer support and advice. You can telephone them on 0808 808 2020 to find your local centre.
Macmillan Cancer Support have information centres across the UK and can offer support and advice. You can telephone them on 0808 808 2020 to find your local centre.
Local Information Centres
Reading, Berkshire - Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, Royal Berkshire Hospital 0118 322 8700
Oxford - The Maggie’s Centre, Churchill Hospital 01865 225690
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