Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet explains what causes prostate cancer, what hormones are, what testosterone does, how hormone therapy works for prostate cancer, how long you will be on hormone therapy, and side effects.

Syndrome de sevrage néonatal

Ce dépliant explique les symptômes courants, ce que l’équipe de soins fera pour aider votre bébé, ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider votre bébé, ce qui se passera si votre bébé a besoin de médicaments pour traiter ses symptômes et quand votre bébé pourra rentrer à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH)

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH).

Blepharospasm (Eyelid Twitching)

Blepharospasm (also called benign essential blepharospasm) is a rare condition that causes eyelid twitching or blinking that you cannot control. This pamphlet outlines who typically gets blepharospasm, how it is diagnosed, treatment, and things you can do to relieve symptoms.

Surveiller la tension artérielle à la maison

Ce dépliant porte sur le suivi et la surveillance de la tension (pression) artérielle à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Passer un fibroscan

Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Exercices après une blessure à la cheville

Un dépliant qui propose une série d’exercices à faire à la suite d’une blessure à la cheville. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Breast Lumpectomy

This guide outlines what a lumpectomy is, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.

Esophagitis During Radiation Therapy

Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis and information about the Esophageal Soft Diet.

Restorative Care Unit (RCU): Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

The Restorative Care Unit at Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital safely helps patients and their families reach their highest level of independent living. This pamphlet answers questions you may have about your stay in the unit.