After the Breast Biopsy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37868
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0895
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Patient Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Women's Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Neoplasms
- Health Services
- Blood
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Cancers
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Blood
- Abstract
- If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Post Core Biopsy Of The Breast".
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0895
Breast Biopsy / Lumpectomy at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37909
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Capital Health, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0975
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the team. Team members are: your surgeon and resident surgeons; nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; the anesthetis…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Capital Health
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Education Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Patient Care Team
- Perioperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Abstract
- You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the team. Team members are: your surgeon and resident surgeons; nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; the anesthetist, anesthesia assistant, and clerical staff.
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health & Capital Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0975
Breast Surgery at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37910
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Capital Health, IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care, IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0976
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the Team. Team members include: your Surgeon and resident surgeons; Nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and the Inpatie…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Capital Health
- IWK. Reproductive Ambulatory Care
- IWK. Women's Health Community Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Education Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Patient Care Team
- Perioperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Abstract
- You and your surgeon have discussed the results of your tests and you are now ready for the next steps in your care. We want you to learn what to expect before, during and after your breast surgery. There are a number of people who will be involved in your care. You and your family are the most important members of the Team. Team members include: your Surgeon and resident surgeons; Nurses in the Breast Health Clinic, Pre-op/ Day Surgery, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and the Inpatient Unit; the anesthetist, anesthesia assistant, clerical and support staff.
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health & Capital Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0976
Core Biopsy of the Breast
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37869
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0896
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Patient Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Women's Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Neoplasms
- Health Services
- Blood
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Cancers
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Blood
- Abstract
- What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Stereotactic Core Biopsy of the Breast".
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0896
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37809
IWK. Perioperative Services, IWK. Birth Unit, IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit, IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734
- Available Online
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What it is, the risk factors, ways to prevent it.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Perioperative Services
- IWK. Birth Unit
- IWK. Obstetrical Day Unit
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Urogynaecology / General Gynaecology
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- Alternate Title
- What are some of the risks, symptoms and preventions?
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Venous Thromboembolism - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thromboembolism--Prevention
- Abstract
- What it is, the risk factors, ways to prevent it.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Perioperative Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0734
