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Drain Care after Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (English) Black & White

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Breast Cysts [English] Permalink Public

A simple breast cyst is a small sac filled with fluid. It is like a tiny balloon filled with water. Women can have one cyst or several cysts. Cysts can be in one or both breasts. (English) Colour

Breast Health Six Month Follow-Up Visit (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

For women returning to the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre for their 6 month follow-up check. Information on appointment, preparation, tests, and results. (English) Colour

My Breast Hurts - Is this normal? [English] Permalink Public

Many women have breast pain at some time in their life. Some women have breast pain a few days before their menstrual period. Others have breast pain all the time and without a reason. Information about causes and actions to take to relieve pain. (English) Colour

Fine Wire Breast Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [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

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

Breast Fibroadenoma [English] Permalink Public

A fibroadenoma (sounds like ph-eye-bro-ad-in-oh-ma) is a solid lump of breast tissue. This type of lump is benign, which means it is not cancer. This pamphlet describes what it is, what causes it, and how it is treated. (English) Colour

Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy in the Breast Health Clinic [English] Permalink Public

You need a biopsy if you have a lump or other change in your breast, or if you have a recent mammogram or ultrasound showing 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 gives you information on where and when the biopsy is done, how to prepare, what to expect, how to care for yourself afterwards, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Breast Cancer Surgery - Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes the various types of breast cancer surgery, how to prepare yourself before surgery, what happens after surgery, and how to care for yourself at home. Various breast cancer resources and support services are provided. (English) Colour

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Appendix Surgery - Appendectomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what appendectomy is and post operative information. The appendix is a small, hollow pouch that hangs down from the large intestine (bowel). It is located in the lower right part of your belly. This surgery is done to remove an infected appendix (appendicitis).Replaces catalogue #265483 (English) Colour