After rectal surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35660
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0577
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, what you should eat and drink after surgery, what you can do to prevent constipation (not being able to poop), when you can go back to your usual activities, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Rectum - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Rectum--Surgery
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, what you should eat and drink after surgery, what you can do to prevent constipation (not being able to poop), when you can go back to your usual activities, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0577
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37355
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0027
- Available Online
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Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of LARS.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- LARS
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Fecal Incontinence
- Rectal Neoplasms - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fecal incontinence
- Rectum--Cancer--Surgery
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Colorectal Surgery
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of LARS.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0027
Vaginal dilation information for patients receiving treatment for rectal cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37458
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4007
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who have had radiation and chemotherapy, then surgery, and will be receiving more chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Rectal Neoplasms - therapy
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Rectum--Cancer--Treatment
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who have had radiation and chemotherapy, then surgery, and will be receiving more chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4007
What Happens Now? : Living Beyond Cancer : Follow up Care for Rectal Cancer Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37376
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0062
- Available Online
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Guide for rectal cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Cancer Survivors
- Rectal Neoplasms - rehabilitation
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Rectum--Cancer--Patients--Home care
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Aftercare
- Colorectal Surgery
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Guide for rectal cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Responsibility
- approved by Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0062
