Patient booklets

Going home after insertion of a tissue expander [PDF, 115 KB]

When you are discharged you may be referred to your district nurse to check the wounds and dressings. We will also give you a hospital appointment to attend to check your wounds.

Going home after your TRAM/DIEP reconstruction [PDF, 115 KB]

When you are discharged you may be referred to your district nurse to check the wounds and dressings. We will also give you a hospital appointment to attend to check your wounds.

Information about your post treatment thyroid scan [PDF, 75 KB]

This is an information sheet describing the preparation, process and precautions needed for a thyroid scan.

Radiotherapy to the skin: total skin electron beam therapy [PDF, 393 KB]

This booklet is to tell you about total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT) which is radiotherapy delivered to the entire skin surface. The doctor, nurse or specialist radiographer will discuss your treatment with you and explain anything you do not understand.

Tapentadol (Palexia®) [PDF, 112 KB]

Tapentadol is used to treat pain that is difficult to control. The possible benefits of treatment vary; your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will be happy to answer any questions you have about your treatment.

Targinact® (Oxycodone/naloxone) tablets [PDF, 111 KB]

Targinact® is used to treat pain that is difficult to control. The possible benefits of treatment vary; your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will be happy to answer any questions you have about your treatment.

The Christie at Oldham [PDF, 102 KB]

This leaflet contains information about how to get to The Christie’s radiotherapy treatment centre in Oldham, the facilities and what happens on your first visit.

The Christie at Salford [PDF, 106 KB]

Read more about our radiotherapy treatment centre which is situated on the main site of Salford Royal hospital. This leaflet contains information about how to get here, the facilities and what happens on your first visit.

The Christie comment form: Easy read [PDF, 2,979 KB]

At The Christie, we are always trying to find better ways to help you. You can tell us what you like about The Christie or if there is anything we could do better.

The Christie cyclical dispensing scheme [PDF, 105 KB]

There are some medicines we use to treat cancer that only require you to see your consultant every few months to monitor your treatment and side effects. For these medicines you will be issued with a prescription for more than 1 cycle of your medicine at each appointment.

The Christie haematology clinical nurse specialist (CNS) service [PDF, 101 KB]

The haematology CNS service is offered by a team of experienced cancer nurses. They have specialist knowledge and skills in the care and support of people with haematological conditions. They work closely with your team of doctors.

The renal cancer oncology service [PDF, 101 KB]

We treat patients who are referred for treatment by surgeons or other oncologists. The team includes several doctors (registrars, clinical fellows, research fellows), a specialist nurse and a research team.

The specialist sarcoma nursing and physiotherapy service [PDF, 105 KB]

The service is provided by a team of highly qualified and experienced nurses. They have specialist knowledge and skills in the care and support of patients with sarcoma.

The specialist upper gastrointestinal (GI) nursing service [PDF, 102 KB]

The upper GI clinical nurse specialist is an experienced nurse who specialises in the care and support of people with cancers that affect the stomach, oesophagus (gullet), gall bladder, pancreas and liver.

You can also read this information in an accessible format on our specialist upper gastrointestinal (GI) nursing service.

Thymic epithelial tumours (thymoma and thymic carcinoma) [PDF, 704 KB]

The thymus is a gland in the chest, behind the breastbone (sternum). It is part of the immune system; making white blood cells lymphocytes) needed to help fight infection. It is usually at its largest size in adolescence then shrinks during adulthood, being replaced with fatty tissue.

You can also read this information in an accessible format on our Thymoma and thymic carcinoma page.

Thyroid cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT) [PDF, 101 KB]

Following your cancer diagnosis, the doctors looking after you have referred you to The Christie for consideration of further treatment. It is our job to consider all the relevant information and after discussion with you to recommend a plan of action for treatment.

Total pelvic clearance for men [PDF, 537 KB]

This booklet provides information about your operation. The Christie has a specialised surgical team to treat your cancer. After discussion between you and your consultant’s team, it has been agreed that a pelvic clearance is needed to treat your cancer.

Total pelvic clearance for women [PDF, 576 KB]

This booklet provides information about your operation. The Christie has a specialised surgical team to treat your cancer. After discussion between you and your consultant’s team, it has been agreed that a pelvic clearance is needed to treat your cancer.

Trans-vaginal ultrasound [PDF, 108 KB]

A member of the ultrasound staff will escort you into the scanning room and introduce you to the radiologist. They will explain the procedure to you and answer your questions. If you have specific requirements about the gender of the radiologist carrying out the examination, please contact the ultrasound department before attending for the appointment.

Transfusion [PDF, 103 KB]

You have been advised that you need a red cell or platelet transfusion. This leaflet will cover what you need to do on the day of your transfusion appointment and what symptoms you’ll need to look out for.

You can also read this information in an accessible format on our Transfusion page.

Transition from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to The Christie [PDF, 105 KB]

Moving away from the team you know at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital may be daunting. We hope that by involving you in the transition process, you will feel more confident and happier about the move.

Travelling and car parking for patients and visitors to The Christie [PDF, 396 KB]

We encourage patients and visitors to travel to and from The Christie using sustainable transport, such as cycling, walking or public transport. If you're arriving by car, we also have car parks with accessible parking (Blue Badge) spaces.

You can also read this information in an accessible format on our Directions and transport pages.

Treatment to the skin using a plastic treatment mould [PDF, 130 KB]

This leaflet is written for people who are having a type of radiotherapy called brachytherapy used for treatment of a skin tumour using a skin mould. Before you start your treatment, we will explain to you what the treatment involves, what the side effects are, and ask if you are willing to proceed.

You will usually have the treatment preparation and treatment as an outpatient at The Christie in Withington.

Tubogram [PDF, 109 KB]

This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as a tubogram. It explains what is involved and the benefits and risks. It may make you think of the things you would like to discuss with your doctor.