Houghton Medical Group

31/03/2026

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can have side effects that sometimes last for a long time after treatment has finished. You may find some of the information from mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk helpful.

31/03/2026

We would encourage everyone to download the NHS app if you have not already done this.

30/03/2026

If you’re worried about ovarian cancer, have a symptoms diary to help you keep track of the frequency of your symptoms. Contact your GP as the earlier it’s detected, the easier it is to treat.

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27/03/2026

**Be prepared over the Easter bank holidays by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home**

Your local pharmacist can give you more advice.

Find pharmacy bank holiday opening hours here: 👇🏻👇🏻

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

26/03/2026

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/get-your-repeat-prescriptions-in-good-time/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQyHWlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEernYejUGNsPT8LwrzSjO9dTeJWDDPOAlwEzrXhjEVy2ARhjf1QjoVnV333qg_aem_XadWKdL_KCjUQRWAwbpRsw

24/03/2026

Headaches, nausea and tiredness can be symptoms of a brain tumour — but they’re often caused by other conditions. If symptoms persist or worry you, it’s important to get checked by your GP.

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23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Living with kidney cancer can be challenging. can help with what you should and shouldn't eat, how to manage your exhaustion, protecting your mental health and more 👉 bit.ly/46p3Lan

20/03/2026

Measles can cause:
➡️Pneumonia
➡️Blindness
➡️Deafness
➡️Swelling of the brain and it can be fatal

Check your child's red book or speak to your GP practice to make sure they are up to date with their MMRV vaccines💉

20/03/2026

Cervical screening does not detect ovarian cancer. If you have worrying symptoms such as bloating, feeling full and needing to wee more, see your GP as soon as possible. It may not be cancer, but earlier diagnosis makes it easier to treat.

Read more from 👉 ovacome.org.uk/symptoms

19/03/2026

If you’ve developed lymphoedema — a build up of fluid that causes swelling in the limbs — after cancer or cancer treatment, you’re not alone. There are ways it can be managed to help you cope and live well.
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19/03/2026

Being told you may have a brain tumour can be frightening. To help manage the worry and uncertainty, explain what may happen next — so you feel informed, supported, and more in control 👉 rebrand.ly/1fd9fa