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Colposcopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A colposcopy is when a doctor uses a microscope to magnify areas of your cervix or vagina to check for abnormality of the tissue that may be in question following a pap smear. This pamphlet tells you what to expect in the clinic and what to expect following the colposcopy. (English) Colour
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262507Colposcopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine a view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Any lesions that are present in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. (English) Black & White
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104770Cone Biopsy of Cervix (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A cone biopsy (conization) is a test for cervical cancer that involves taking a cone-shaped sample of the cervix. This factsheet provides information on instructions for home care, when to call the doctor, and what to do if you have pain. (English) Black & White
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262509Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This procedure involves the surgical removal of the bladder tumor performed under a general or spinal anesthetic. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the bladder tumor. (English) Black & White
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262676Home Tracheostomy Care Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Public
This booklet tells you about your tracheostomy and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your respiratory therapist will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour
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262730Stereotactic 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
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264236Breast 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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English (253898), Chinese - Traditional (264932), Korean (264933), Punjabi (264934)
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253898Bowel Surgery: Helping you prepare for your surgery and recovery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
NOTE: This booklet is archived, and is replaced with the booklet, Bowel Surgery. Please see the link, https://patienteduc.fraserhealth.ca/permalink/255631 or search #265589 in the catalogue. Thank you! (English) Colour
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264754Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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264970Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusorâ„¢ 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 Infusorâ„¢ will be finished. The Infusorâ„¢ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusorâ„¢ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusorâ„¢ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD). (English) Colour
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