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Cancer-related surgery

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Having an operation, or surgery, was the first treatment used for many types of cancer. It is still the most common way to treat many cancers. What are your questions? Please ask. We are here to help you. Some people only have surgery. Other people have surgery and systemic therapy (also called chemo) and/ or radiation therapy.

How do I prepare for my appointment?

When your surgery is booked you will be advised about any preparation you will need to do.

Will there be any follow up?

Your surgeon will discuss your follow up care.

Additional Resources

Visit our Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program patient information site here.

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Aberdeen Hospital

835 East River Road
New Glasgow Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902-752-7600

Cape Breton Cancer Centre

Part of Cape Breton Regional Hospital

1482 George St
Sydney Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902 567-7771

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

600 Abenaki Rd.
Truro Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902 893-5554

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

19428 NS-2
Amherst Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902-667-3361

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

39 James Street
P.O. Box 610
Inverness Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902-258-2100

QEII Cancer Centre

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

5820 University Avenue
Halifax Nova Scotia

A referral is required to have surgery.

Tel: 902-473-6067

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Patient Education Resources

Surgery

January 1, 2025

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Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer you have and where it is in your body. This pamphlet gives basic information on why surgery is best for you. It explains side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.

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