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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Kristy-Lee Greene (Lead Nurse/ Assistant Clinical Services Manager), Amy Wilson (Macmillan Information and Support Manager) and Gemma Laverty (Ward Sister - Laurel House) will provide you with useful information prior to commencing Chemotherapy in Laurel House, Antrim Hospital<br>Every episode has been created by healthcare professionals to help empower and inform you about an upcoming treatment. This episode will discuss what to expect before starting treatment, how to manage health effectively during treatment and how to access support when needed.</p><p><a href="https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/cancer-services/">Cancer services - Northern Health and Social Care Trust</a></p><p>Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback questionnaire which will help us to receive feedback on this podcast https://forms.office.com/e/weWTBFU2TR </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Kristy-Lee Greene (Lead Nurse/ Assistant Clinical Services Manager), Amy Wilson (Macmillan Information and Support Manager) and Gemma Laverty (Ward Sister - Laurel House) will provide you with useful information prior to commencing Chemotherapy in Laurel House, Antrim Hospital<br>Every episode has been created by healthcare professionals to help empower and inform you about an upcoming treatment. This episode will discuss what to expect before starting treatment, how to manage health effectively during treatment and how to access support when needed.</p><p><a href="https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/cancer-services/">Cancer services - Northern Health and Social Care Trust</a></p><p>Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback questionnaire which will help us to receive feedback on this podcast https://forms.office.com/e/weWTBFU2TR </p>]]>
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