Stereotactic biopsy : QE II Health Sciences Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34172
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Division of Neurosurgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0059
- Available Online
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A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is taken from your body for testing. A stereotactic biopsy helps to diagnose and/or treat brain conditions (like movement disorders, pain syndromes, and tumours). This pamphlet explains how the biopsy is taken and what will happen during your surgery.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Division of Neurosurgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Stereotaxic Techniques
- Neurosurgery - methods
- Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Stereotaxic techniques
- Brain--Surgery
- Brain--Tumors--Diagnosis
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is taken from your body for testing. A stereotactic biopsy helps to diagnose and/or treat brain conditions (like movement disorders, pain syndromes, and tumours). This pamphlet explains how the biopsy is taken and what will happen during your surgery.
- Notes
- Previous title: Stereotactic biopsy
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Neurosurgery, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0059
After your brain tumour surgery : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35228
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1348
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery
- Alternate Title
- After your brain tumor surgery : care at home
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Brain Neoplasms - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Brain--Tumors
- Tumors--Surgery
- Brain--Cancer--Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour (tumor) surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, and medication. Things to watch for (emergency symptoms) are listed. The pamphlet also includes information about recovery.
- Notes
- Previous title: Brain Tumour Surgery - A Guide for at Home
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Neurosurgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 1348
Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy : Brain Tumours
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37401
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1243
- Available Online
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This pamphlets provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to shrink a brain tumor or lower the chance of the tumor returning. Answers common questions and helps readers prepare for treatment.
- 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
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (7 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Brain Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Brain--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Brain--Tumors--Radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlets provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to shrink a brain tumor or lower the chance of the tumor returning. Answers common questions and helps readers prepare for treatment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1243
