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The James Cook University Hospital has become the first NHS hospital in the North to offer a cutting-edge implant to prostate cancer patients which can reduce radiotherapy side effects by up to 70%. SpaceOAR® hydrogel is injected into the space between the prostate and the rectum before treatment to reduce radiation exposure and minimise damage to healthy tissue.
Come and join us at our next nurse recruitment open morning to find out more about the great opportunities for nurses here at South Tees. The event at the David Kenward Lecture Theatre, The James Cook University Hospital, starts at 10am on Saturday 13 July and will end at approximately 12noon.
More than 28 musicians graced the stage at The Fabulosa Music Festival to raise £6,000 to help local cancer patients. The event was held in aid of the Trinity Holistic Centre at The James Cook University Hospital which provides complementary therapies and support to cancer patients.
When South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust introduced its therapeutic care volunteer scheme in 2013 there were eight volunteers – today we have a growing community of more than 500! And this year sees the launch of our Therapeutic Support @ South Tees programme with all volunteers brought together under one team to help make a real difference to our patients and visitors.
A new virtual reality app is enabling young patients to ‘explore’ hospital corridors, wards and theatres before they attend for surgery. Using a smart phone app, children can trigger animated healthcare characters to tell them about what they do and what happens on the day of their surgery.