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Having a FibroScan®

April 1, 2020

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-1570

A FibroScan® is a painless test to measure how stiff your liver is. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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Scan or Test

Liver

Having a Spinal Anesthetic Before Your Surgery - HI, VG, DGH, HCH

June 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WO85-1602

This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.

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Surgery

Before Surgery

Having a Ureteral Stent

November 1, 2025

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WJ85-0584

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you have had surgery on your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and/or urethra, and you have a ureteral stent. It explains what a ureteral stent is, how it is put in, and how to take care of it.

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Urology

After Surgery

Having an Epidural After Surgery

August 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE PM85-1378

An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Having an X-ray

February 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WN85-2264

X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.

Hazardous Drug Precautions at Home

December 1, 2025

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4037

This pamphlet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about hazardous drug precautions. This pamphlet explains what hazardous drug precautions are, what body fluids are hazardous, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage.

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Cancer

Medications

HDR Brachytherapy for Esophagus Cancer

March 1, 2018

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSCCP-1414

This resource is currently unavailable because it is out of date. Please check back later for an updated resource.

This pamphlet outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used for esophagus cancer including what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.

Cancer

Digestive System

Esophagus Cancer

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers

April 30, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4069

This pamphlet explains what to expect after HDR (high-dose-rate) brachytherapy treatment for gynecological cancer. Topics include how to care for yourself, possible side effects, and when you should go to the Emergency room.

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Standard Outpatient Procedure)

November 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4074

This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy for gynecological cancers including what will happen the day of treatment, how the treatment is done, and what happens after treatment. This pamphlet is for outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Vault Procedure)

August 7, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4070

This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy (vault procedure) given for gynecological cancers. It explains what it is, what will happen on the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after.