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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

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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English (253898), Chinese - Traditional (264932), Korean (264933), Punjabi (264934)

Healthy habits when at risk for lymphedema [English] Permalink Public

A handout for people who have had breast surgery or radiation and need more information about how to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). (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

Surgical Breast Biopsy - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A surgical breast biopsy is done in the Operating Room. You are given either a general anesthetic (medicine that puts you in a very deep sleep) or a sedative. The surgeon injects numbing medicine to ‘freeze’ the breast. The surgeon then makes a small cut (incision) in the breast and locates the mass. The tissue is removed and sent to the hospital laboratory to examine for abnormalities. Replaces catalogue #265493 (English) Black & White

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: 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/...

Breast Cancer Surgery - Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [Chinese - Traditional] 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. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (253898), Chinese - Traditional (264932), Korean (264933), Punjabi (264934)

Breast Cancer Surgery - Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [Korean] 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. (Korean) Colour

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English (253898), Chinese - Traditional (264932), Korean (264933), Punjabi (264934)

Breast Cancer Surgery - Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [Punjabi] 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. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (253898), Chinese - Traditional (264932), Korean (264933), Punjabi (264934)