Lung screening is about looking for lung cancer when you are feeling well and have no warning signs or symptoms. The goal is to find lung cancer early when treatment works best. This pamphlet answers common questions about the Nova Scotia Lung Screening Program.
This pamphlet will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
Lymphedema is swelling that can happen if your lymphatic system is not working properly. This pamphlet explains who is at risk, how to know if you have lymphedema, and how to manage it.
This pamphlet outlines what macular degeneration is. Topics include causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body to help health care providers diagnose your condition. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. This pamphlet is also available in French.
اتخاذ القرارات المتعلقة بالرعاية الصحية بالنيابة عن شخص آخر
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute decision-maker when a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
This pamphlet gives information and advice from health care professionals on adjusting to vision loss. Topics include types of vision loss, tips for getting used to vision loss, and how vision loss affects your loved ones. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what a malleable penile prosthesis is and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.