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Exercise ECG/EKG Stress Test

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-0005

An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26: Supporting You in Your Care

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4117

The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26 (also called the EPIC-26) is a questionnaire for people with prostate cancer. It asks about symptoms you may have from prostate cancer or its treatments. This pamphlet explains why the EPIC-26 is important, what to expect when filling it out, instructions for using the Patient Engagement Application (PEA), and what to expect after you complete it.

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