Patient Education Resources

After Your Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.

Can I Have a Diagnostic Imaging Test While I am Pregnant?

This pamphlet looks at why you may need to have a diagnostic imaging test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant after a test.

Fistulogram

A fistulogram is a special X-ray that shows any narrowing(s) in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after the test.

Having an X-ray

X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.

Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.

Imagerie par resonance magnétique (IRM)

L’appareil d’imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) produit des images détaillées des tissus de votre corps afin d’aider les professionnels de la santé à diagnostiquer votre cas. Ce document explique la durée d’une procédure d’IRM, comment vous préparer à l’examen, ce qu’il faut apporter lors de votre rendez-vous et ce qui se passera pendant et après l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body to help health care providers diagnose your condition. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. This pamphlet is also available in French.