Resources
Breast Cancer Resources
After a mastectomy, exercise plays an important role in your recovery. Prior to discharge, a physiotherapist will provide an exercise guide to follow. This is a digital version of that provided by our great SHA physiotherapists.
Understanding your pathology report from BC Cancer Agency
Dr. Miller will discuss your pathology report with you directly and provide a copy at the time of your consultation. However, this guide provides a brief overview of the content of a pathology report.
Breast Cancer Overview from the Canadian Cancer Society
An excellent overview covering diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction.
Dr. Miller will discuss this with you at the time of your consultation.
Your Journey: A Guide for Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Comprehensive information regarding breast cancer with helpful videos detailing some of the exercises above. Link to the “Your Journey” guide found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.
Canadian Cancer Society publications:
Colorectal Resources
Canadian Cancer Society
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons: Colon Resection
GI Society
Your Guide to Bowel Surgery
Informational booklet from the Saskatchewan Health Authority in order to help prepare for your upcoming bowel surgery.
Common laparoscopic procedures
The following links provide information regarding common laparoscopic procedures that Dr. Miller performs.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy - removal of the appendix
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - removal of the gallbladder
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia repair - at the time of your consultation, you may be offered either an open or laparoscopic repair. You may or may not be a candidate for laparoscopic repair.
Thyroid Cancer Resources
Canadian Cancer Society