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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

Guidelines for Outpatients- Receiving Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Treatment for Hyperthyroidism [English] Permalink Public

Primarily information concerning safety, at home and travelling, with regard to patients undergoing radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

Guidelines for Out-Patients - Receiving Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Treatment for Thyroid Cancer [English] Permalink Public

Primarily information concerning safety, at home and travelling, with regard to patients undergoing radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment. (English)

URL:

https://phc.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

Guidelines for In-Patients - Receiving Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Treatment for Thyroid Cancer [English] Permalink Public

Primarily information concerning safety, at home and travelling, with regard to patients undergoing radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment. (English)

URL:

https://phc.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White

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

Breast Surgery: Your Recovery at Home (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes going home from the hospital and how to care for yourself at home after having breast surgery at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. (English) Colour

Exercise: During and After Breast Cancer [English] Permalink Public

Exercise is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing during and after breast cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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

Exercise: During and After Cancer Treatments [English] Permalink Public

Regular exercise is recommended before, during and after cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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

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/...