To help you find the information you need quickly, our other general leaflets are listed below.
If you cannot find the information you require, please contact our Patient Information Manager: email who will try to assist.
This leaflet provides information for patients having a PICC line. It will explain what a PICC line is, and what to expect on the day that the PICC line is placed. It will tell you how your PICC line is cared for and what you need to look out for. Contact telephone numbers are at the end of the leaflet.
This leaflet provides information on travelling abroad with medication. It will tell you about ‘controlled drugs’ and how you can take such medication abroad. Contact telephone numbers and details of how to obtain further information are given at the end of the leaflet.
This leaflet gives information and advice to people who are taking strong painkillers and also wish to drive. Contact phone numbers and useful websites for more information can be found inside the leaflet.
Information for the Macmillan Cancer Unit
in Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr. The Macmillan Cancer Unit in Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil was built with the help of money raised by Macmillan Cancer Support and by people in the local area, this was supported by Cwm Taf Local Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. It opened in June 2010.
This leaflet provides information for patients receiving a blood transfusion at Velindre Cancer Centre. It will explain why you’re having a blood transfusion and where and how it will be given. It will also tell you about the care and services you will receive during your stay. Contact telephone numbers and details of how to obtain further information on blood transfusions are given at the end of the leaflet.
This leaflet explains the role of the Specialist Nurse (Supportive Care), Michele Pengelly. It will tell you what Michele can do for you and your family and how to contact her.
Specialist Nurse (Supportive Care)
This leaflet explains the role of the Specialist Nurse (Supportive Care), Michele Pengelly. It will tell you what Michele can do for you and your family and how to contact her.
This leaflet provides information for people who may lose their hair as a result of their cancer treatment. The leaflet explains how to care for your hair during your treatment and how chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapies may affect your hair. It gives information about headwear options such as scarves, turbans and hats. It also mentions wigs and tells you how to choose, purchase and care for your wig. Websites for further information and local wig suppliers are listed in the back of the leaflet.
This leaflet provides information on scalp cooling. Scalp cooling is used to reduce hair loss from the head which can occur with some chemotherapy drugs. The leaflet will explain briefly why chemotherapy causes hair loss. It will explain what scalp cooling is, how it works, how long it takes and potential side effects or problems related to scalp cooling. Contact telephone numbers and useful websites are provided at the end of the leaflet if you would like further information.
This leaflet provides information about the effects of cancer treatment on female fertility. It will explain what infertility is and what options are available to you if your cancer treatment makes you infertile. Contact telephone numbers and details of how to obtain further information are provided at the end of the leaflet.
List providing addresses and contact details for cancer support groups across South East Wales.
Information about the Velindre Supportive Care team and the services they provide
This leaflet provides information for patients having a bone marrow biopsy at Velindre Cancer Centre. It will explain what a bone marrow biopsy is and what to expect on the day the biopsy is taken. The leaflet will also tell you about the possible problems that may occur. Contact telephone numbers are provided at the end of the leaflet.