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Welcome to the JGH Patient & Family Resource Centre (PFRC)

You go to a drug store to fill your medication prescriptions (Rx). 
So why not come to us to fill your information needs (InfoRx)?

Please note: For information about your medical records contact the Medical Records Department at local 8202. For information about in-patients contact Admitting at local 8211, and contact your medical team for all test results.


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Disclaimer: This information should not be considered as medical advice. It is not to be used in place of a visit with a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional. If you have questions about your individual medical situation, please consult with your healthcare professional.
Updated October 19 2011

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December 9, 2011
More Canadian Patient Education Materials on Gynecologic Cancer

Abreast & the Rest: women's breast gynecologic cancer newsletter

A free quarterly newsletter produced by the BC / Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance with articles on new emerging research, personal journeys and healthy living.

Taking it Step by Step: a guide for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer
PDF, 40 pages
A guide created by survivors and health care professionals of the BC Cancer Agency. It covers all aspects of the patient journey and aims to help both new and established patients.

November 21, 2011
E-Handbook Recommendations
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is offering two PDF handbooks from its patient education series on Cancer in Older Adults and Survivorship respectively.
       
  PDF, 40 pages          PDF, 28 pages