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).
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.
A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device made of flexible plastic with a hormone called levonorgestrel. The hormone changes the lining of your uterus to stop sperm from reaching the egg. This pamphlet explains how it works, how well it works, pros and cons, what will happen when the IUD is inserted, what happens after, movement or loss of the IUD, and removal. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet lists things that can raise your risk of prostate cancer, what testosterone is, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, and possible side effects.
This pamphlet explains how to use steroid ointment to lower inflammation caused by a skin condition on your vulva. This pamphlet is also available in French.
L'hystérectomie est une opération qui consiste à retirer l'utérus. Le ou la chirurgien·ne peut également retirer d'autres tissus comme le col de l'utérus, les trompes de Fallope, les ovaires, les ganglions lymphatiques et certaines parties du vagin. On fournit aussi de l’information sur avant et après la chirurgie sont fournies. Les symptômes à surveiller qui doivent être examinés par votre médecin sont inclus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove your uterus (womb). Your surgeon may also remove other tissues like your cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, lymph nodes, and parts of your vagina. Information about before and after surgery is provided. Symptoms to watch for that need to be seen by your doctor are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet outlines instructions for after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are listed. Information about when to expect a follow-up appointment is given.
This pamphlet will help you get ready for your induction assessment and learn what to expect. Topics include what an induction of labour assessment is, how long it takes, and what will happen at your appointment.
This pamphlet explains why you are being offered induction, how it is done, how long it takes, and what will happen when you come to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.