Having tests

| Updated 15 Jun 2022

Follow the link for diagnostic services Blood Testing Services Cellular pathology Haematology Immunology Chemical pathology Day case unit Phlebotomy Medical Microbiology Aspiration cytology

Preparing for surgery

| Updated 23 Aug 2023

Prehabilitation before surgery with our Get Set 4 Surgery programme Visit the page to book your place to the next weekly session and for information to help you prepare ahead of surgery www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/service/prehabilitation/  Prehabilitation is all about good preparation for your body and mind prior to surgery.  In the time …
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Trevor Howell Day Unit

| Updated 22 Aug 2023

The Trevor Howell Day Unit delivers systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) to patients with different types of cancer, this treatments include chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The unit is a spacious environment with 15 chairs in three separate treatment areas. We are a small and friendly team who are passionate about caring for …
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Ruth Myles Day Unit

| Updated 14 Jun 2022

Ruth Myles Day Unit is a haematology day care Here we treat people affected by different types of blood cancer and non-cancer blood disease. You will receive skilled care from an experienced team in a safe environment. We provide treatment giving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, perform bone marrow biopsies, support the bone …
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Cancer Support

| Updated 22 Dec 2021

Are you worried about cancer: Signs & Symptoms

| Updated 25 Jan 2022

If you notice any changes to your body, it is important that you visit your GP. There can be different reasons for these changes or symptoms. You may think that other health conditions are causing the symptoms. Or you may think they are just changes that are happening as you …
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Breast Cancer Screening

| Updated 14 Jun 2022

The South West London Breast Screening Service provides breast screening, using breast x-rays (mammograms) for women registered with a GP in the areas covered by Croydon, Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham, Sutton, Merton and Wandsworth. The aim of breast screening is to detect cancer at an early stage when treatment may often …
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Cancer Specialities

| Updated 16 Jun 2022

St George’s is uniquely placed in south west London as a Cancer Centre, providing high quality, patient centred diagnostics, care and treatments to our local community as well as to some regional and national patients. St George’s provides the majority of south west London’s complex cancer surgery. We have a …
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Diagnostic & Treatment

| Updated 15 Jun 2022

Diagnosis St George’s provides a full range of diagnostic services to support local patients. This includes tests and scans which are used to diagnose cancer and monitor patients during and after treatment. These tests can be imagery, such as an x-ray, or they may require some tissue, such as a …
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Screening Services

| Updated 18 Sep 2024

St George’s hosts the regional breast, colorectal and cervical cancer screening services. Screening services help the hospital find out if patients have a higher risk of developing cancer or other health problems. They  look for cancerous and pre-cancerous cells or abnormal changes to aid in early diagnosis or treating the …
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