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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy [English] Permalink Public

A recent mammogram or ultrasound shows a change in your breast tissue. Many tissue changes are harmless, but we want to make sure the change is normal. The only way to be sure your breast is healthy is to remove a small piece of tissue, called a biopsy (sounds like bye-op-see). This pamphlet describes the procedure and how to prepare for it. (English) Colour

Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from an Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

At the end of your chemotherapy appointment, we tell you the date and approximate time your Infusor™ will be finished. The Infusor™ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusor™ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusor™ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD). (English) Colour

Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

At the end of your chemotherapy appointment, we tell you the date and approximate time your Infusor™ will be finished. The Infusor™ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusor™ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusor™ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (PICC). (English) Colour

Cryoablation Lung [English] Permalink Public

Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, which are benign or cancerous. It uses extreme cold to freeze and shrink, or kill the tumour. In this case, this is a way to treat tumours in the lung. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour

Microwave Ablation: Lung (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Microwaves are used to heat and destroy lung tumours, either benign or cancer. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and often uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour

Breast Cancer Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are several surgeries to treat breast cancer. The type of breast surgery you have depends on many things, such as the size of your tumour, the type of cancer you have, where your tumour is on your breast, size of your breast, your age, your health, your personal choice. You and the breast surgeon review the options and decide which surgery is best. (English) Colour

Esophageal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

An esophageal stent is placed to open the esophagus where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour

Colorectal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A colorectal stent is placed to open the bowel where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour

Exercise: Maximizing Energy & Reducing Fatigue [English] Permalink Public

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or a lack of energy that can persist for an extended period of time. It is one of the most commonly reported side effects both during and after cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/...

Preparing For a Colonoscopy (Bowel Cleansing) [English] Permalink Public

Your bowel needs to be completely empty for the test to be a success. Follow these instructions exactly. Part of the Colon Screening Program with BC Cancer Agency. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).

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