Augmentation mammaplasty : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35456
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
- Available Online
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An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provid…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Augmentation mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Breast disease
- Surgery
- Abstract
- An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
Breast lumpectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37522
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, 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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, 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.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
Breast pathology : diagnosis by needle core biopsy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat38764
Paul Peter Rosen, Syed A. Hoda ; with contributions by D. David Dershaw and Laura Liberman.
(2nd ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
, c2006.
- Call Number
- WP 815 R813b 2006
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Call Number
- WP 815 R813b 2006
- Author
- Rosen, Paul Peter
- Other Authors
- Hoda, Syed A
- Dershaw, D David
- Liberman, Laura
- Responsibility
- Paul Peter Rosen, Syed A. Hoda ; with contributions by D. David Dershaw and Laura Liberman
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Date of Publication
- c2006
- Physical Description
- xvi, 331 p.
- ISBN
- 9780781760942
- 0781760941
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Biopsy, Needle
- Breast neoplasms - diagnosis
- Breast - pathology
- Fibrocystic Breast Disease - diagnosis
- Notes
- Rev. ed. of: Breast pathology / Peter Paul Rosen. 1999, and: Rosen's breast pathology / Paul Peter Rosen. 2nd ed. c2001.
- Contents
- Anatomy and physiologic morphology -- Inflammatory and reactive tumors -- Specific infections -- Benign papillary tumors -- Myoepithelial neoplasms -- Adenosis and microglandular adenosis -- Fibroepithelial neoplasms -- Ductal hyperplasia and intraductal carcinoma -- Invasive duct carcinoma -- Tubular carcinoma -- Papillary carcinoma -- Medullary carcinoma -- Carcinoma with metaplasia -- Squamous carcinoma -- Mucinous carcinoma -- Apocrine carcinoma -- Adenoid cystic carcinoma -- Secretory carcinoma -- Cystic hypersecretory carcinoma -- Other special types of invasive duct carcinoma -- Lobular carcinoma in situ and atypical lobular hyperplasia -- Invasive lobular carcinoma -- Mesenchymal neoplasms -- Lymphoid and hematopoietic tumors -- Metastases in the breast from nonmammary malignant neoplasms -- Pathologic effects of therapy -- Breast lesions in men and children -- Pathologic changes associated with needling procedures -- Needle core biopsy specimens of the breast: pathologic processing, examination, and reporting thereof / Syed A. Hoda -- Techniques for imaging-guided needle core biopsy / D. David Dershaw -- Impact of percutaneous image-guided core biopsy on the clinical management of breast disease / Laura Liberman.
- Format
- Book
- Publication Type
- Atlas
- Location
- Dickson Building
Breast reconstruction guidebook
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Mammaplasty
- Breast Implants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Breast implants
- Lumpectomy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Plastic Surgery, HI site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
Breast reduction surgery for the patients of Dr. Morris : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37625
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0604
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During breast reduction surgery, a plastic surgeon will remove breast tissue. This will reshape the breasts and make them smaller. This pamphlet explains why breast reduction surgery is done, whether this surgery will help with your pain, things to consider before having this surgery, and whether breast reduction surgery is covered by the provincial health care program (MSI). Information is also given on what will happen during your first visit with the plastic surgeon, how breast reduction sur…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (21 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- During breast reduction surgery, a plastic surgeon will remove breast tissue. This will reshape the breasts and make them smaller. This pamphlet explains why breast reduction surgery is done, whether this surgery will help with your pain, things to consider before having this surgery, and whether breast reduction surgery is covered by the provincial health care program (MSI). Information is also given on what will happen during your first visit with the plastic surgeon, how breast reduction surgery is done, how much tissue is removed, and whether you will have scars. The pamphlet also explains the risks of this surgery, how to get ready, things you will need, and what will happen on the day of your surgery, after surgery, and during your recovery. A list of symptoms that require medical care right away is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Dr. Morris, Plastic Surgery, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 0604
Care after your breast surgery : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37538
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2253
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Lymph Node Excision
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Lymph nodes--Biopsy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2253
Care of your surgical drain(s) : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37539
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Breast Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
Lymph node dissection at the QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35727
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1205
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: lymph nodes (what are they? what happens after they are removed?), 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 followup visits with your…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (21 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: lymph nodes (what are they? what happens after they are removed?), 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 followup visits with your surgeon.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Surgery Clinic staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1205
Sentinel node mapping : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37547
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2258
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Sentinel lymph node mapping is a procedure that uses radioactive material (tracers and sometimes blue dye) to map (find) the lymph nodes that drain the area of your cancer. For people with breast cancer, this is the nodes in the axilla (armpit). This pamphlet answers questions you may have before your procedure. The pamphlet explains what sentinel nodes are, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Lymph nodes--Biopsy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- Sentinel lymph node mapping is a procedure that uses radioactive material (tracers and sometimes blue dye) to map (find) the lymph nodes that drain the area of your cancer. For people with breast cancer, this is the nodes in the axilla (armpit). This pamphlet answers questions you may have before your procedure. The pamphlet explains what sentinel nodes are, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2258
What is the Oncotype DX test?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37365
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4047
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Oncotype DX is a test panel used to help predict whether a patient with breast cancer could benefit from chemotherapy in addition to hormone therapy. The panel tests multiple specific tumor genes and generates a score which helps predict response to chemotherapy. The genes tested are those expressed by the tumor, not genes that you inherit from your parents our pass along to your children. This pamphlet gives information to help you decide if the Oncotype Dx test is right for you.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Genes, Neoplasm
- Genetic Testing
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- Oncotype DX is a test panel used to help predict whether a patient with breast cancer could benefit from chemotherapy in addition to hormone therapy. The panel tests multiple specific tumor genes and generates a score which helps predict response to chemotherapy. The genes tested are those expressed by the tumor, not genes that you inherit from your parents our pass along to your children. This pamphlet gives information to help you decide if the Oncotype Dx test is right for you.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4047
