Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down through a family). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.
CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the deep breath hold technique used during CT scans, and how it effects your scan and treatment.
A DSE is done to find out if there are any blockages in the arteries that supply your heart and, if so, how severe they are. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.
La brochure décrit ce qu’est un électrocardiogramme (ECG) à l’effort et les raisons pour lesquelles il est effectué. Elle explique comment se préparer au test et la façon dont il est fait. This pamphlet is also available in English.
An echocardiogram shows the size, shape, movement, and flow of blood through the heart. This pamphlet reviews how to get ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during and after the test, and how long it will take. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Un échocardiogramme est un examen du cœur sans douleur et sans danger. Le présent livret précise comment se préparer pour l’examen, qui fait l’examen, ce qui se passe pendant et après l’examen et la durée de l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.
An EMG is a test that uses electricity to check how your nerves and muscles are working. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for an EMG, how an EMG is done, how long it will take, and when you will get the results.
Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.
Une endoéchographie est un examen qui sert à examiner la partie supérieure du tube digestif, le pancréas, la vésicule biliaire, les structures de la partie centrale du thorax et, possiblement, le rectum. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer à l’examen, où aller pour le faire faire et ce qui se passe après. Une liste de précautions à prendre durant les 24 premières heures est fournie, de même qu’une liste des risques se rattachant à ce test. This pamphlet is also available in English.