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General Information

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.

PICC line - Securacath
06/01/2021
PICC line - Securacath

Information leaflet for patients having a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) put in at 
Velindre Cancer Centre

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.
 

Scalp cooling
26/06/2025
Scalp cooling
Steroid Therapy
01/07/2021
Steroid Therapy

This leaflet is for people who need to take steroid medication. Some people experience side effects within days so we advise you to read the leaflet to be aware of the possible problems and what you can do.

Supportive Care Team
02/02/2021
Supportive Care Team

Information about the Velindre Supportive Care team and the services they provide

Suspected Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)
09/01/2020
Suspected Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)

This leaflet provides information for patients with suspected metastatic spinal cord compression.  It will explain what spinal cord compression is and what treatment you will receive at Velindre Cancer Centre.  Contact telephone numbers and details of how to obtain further information are given at the end of the leaflet.

Travelling abroad with controlled drugs
06/01/2021
Travelling abroad with controlled drugs

Travelling abroad with medication

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.