Archives: Breast Care
Meet the Team: Laurie Thurlow, Inpatient Oncology Care
By: The Wellington Team | Published: December 11, 2012
We talk to Laurie Thurlow, Modern Matron of the new Inpatient Oncology Unit at The Wellington Hospital about oncology nursing and his time serving with the Royal Air Force Nursing Service.
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Don’t Forget – Keep Thinking Pink!
By: The Wellington Team | Published: November 6, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is now finished, but their message is still an important one. In recognition of this our promotional campaign, offering 30% off a screening mammography, is still running until the end of the year.
Looking for Peace of Mind: Breast Screening
By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 16, 2012
Breast screening has contributed hugely to the growing numbers of women surviving breast cancers. If you are over 40 and haven’t had a mammogram in the last 12 months, and are looking for peace of mind – look no further than The Wellington Hospital.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 50,000 people being diagnosed…
The importance of being Breast Aware: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 2, 2012
Yesterday marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthwhile, high profile campaign which runs throughout October.
Throughout October, we will be sharing advice, news and tips to support this important cause. We talk to Bernie Phelan, Breast Care Nurse at The Wellington Hospital, about her experiences working as a nurse specialist in this area and what patients to our Breast Care Unit can expect.
Meet the Team: Bernie Phelan, Breast Care Nurse
By: The Wellington Team | Published: April 4, 2012
Bernie Phelan, Clinical Nurse Specialist at our Breast Care Unit talks to us about the support she provides to her patients and why she loves being part of this new state-of-the-art unit…
“I have to say I am passionate about my job; every day is different. I get a great deal of satisfaction helping my patients through what can be a very difficult time. Our Breast Unit at The Wellington has the state -of -the-art equipment and I am privileged to work alongside a team of top multi professional clinicians, several who have major International profiles, who are experts in the field of breast care management.”
Opening Soon…….Breast Cancer Unit
By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 20, 2011
With breast cancer being one of the most highly diagnosed cancers among women in the UK, not only is it imperative for women to regularly check their breasts, but to have easy access to first-rate services too.
Next month the new Breast Cancer Unit at The Wellington Hospital opens, where patients will be offered a premium service, delivered by leading breast cancer consultants.
Meet the Team – Laurie Thurlow, Inpatient Oncology Care
By: The Wellington Team | Published: May 20, 2013
Laurie Thurlow, Modern Matron of the new Inpatient Oncology Unit at The Wellington Hospital talks to us about oncology nursing and his time serving with the Royal Air Force Nursing Service.
