FIT Instructional Videos
These videos in Cantonese, Somali and Vietnamese demonstrate how to properly use a FIT kit to collect a stool sample for colon cancer screening.
September 29, 2021 · Video
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Viral Swab Instructional Videos
These instructional videos were created to help explain the viral swab procedure to patients presenting with coronavirus symptoms at Harborview Medical Center.
June 16, 2021 · PDF, Video
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Learning About Diabetes: What’s My A1C
Patient education handouts (created by Learning About Diabetes) providing information about the A1C blood sugar test. Available in Amharic, English, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 19, 2020 · PDF
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What Does My Blood Glucose Number Mean?
Explains what blood glucose test result numbers mean. Available in Amharic, Arabic, Khmer, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese.
March 24, 2020 · PDF
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Colonoscopy: How to prepare with Osmo Prep
UW Medicine’s Digestive Health Center has created a handout with step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using Osmo Prep solution.
March 20, 2018 · Article
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Colonoscopy Test Preparation with GoLytely
UW Medicine's Digestive Health Center has created two handouts to guide patients who are taking GoLytely to prepare for a colonoscopy.
March 2, 2017 · Article
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What are Mammograms and Breast Cancer: A Narrated Slideshow in Somali
Video slideshow about mammograms and breast cancer, with Somali narration and English subtitles.
November 10, 2015 · PDF, Video
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Colonoscopy: How to prepare with MoviPrep
UW Medicine's Digestive Health Center has created a handout with step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using MoviPrep solution.
March 15, 2015 · Article
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Cancer Chemotherapy
Handouts and videos with information about chemotherapy and side effects. Amharic, English, Kmer, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
July 3, 2013 · PDF, Video
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Mammography and Breast Health
Information in Khmer and English about mammograms including what test results mean, biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer.
October 24, 2011 · PDF
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Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer
Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer in Amharic, English, Somali, and Tigrinya
March 1, 2010 · PDF
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Surgical Margins
Explanation of margins of resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. In Amharic, English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2010 · PDF
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Breast Cancer Surgery
Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.
March 1, 2010 · PDF, Video
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Sigmoidoscopy Test Preparation
Instructions for a Sigmoidoscopy Test. Includes instructions for how a patient should prepare for the test. In English, Khmer and Vietnamese.
December 18, 2009 · PDF
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Colonoscopy Test Preparation with Fleets
Instructions for preparations for a Colonoscopy test. Includes instructions for how a patient should prepare for the test with Fleets Phosphosoda. In English, Khmer and Vietnamese.
December 18, 2009 · PDF
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Abdominal Ultrasound
One page instruction sheet about preparing for abdominal ultrasound, translated into 8 languages.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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Upper Gastrointestinal Instructions
Instruction sheets for patients about how to prepare after midnight and on the morning before a scheduled upper gastrointestinal examination.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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CT Scan
Patient instructions for preparing for a CT scan including abdominal scan needing oral contrast solution.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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Barium Enema
Instruction sheet for patients with information on how to prepare for a barium enema examination. In English, Khmer and Vietnamese.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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Pelvic Ultrasound
Information sheet for patients describing ultrasound and filling the bladder to prepare for a pelvic ultrasound procedure.
September 24, 2009
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Mammogram Instructions
Guidelines for patients about mammogram procedures and doing self-exams. In Amharic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tirgrinya and Vietnamese.
September 24, 2009 · PDF
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What is a Mammogram?
Brochure about what mammograms they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies, and treatment options for breast cancer. English, Amharic, Oromo and Somali..
September 2, 2009 · PDF
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Mammogram Pamphlet
An educational pamphlet about breast cancer and the importance of mammograms, in Chinese and Vietnamese.
August 17, 2009 · PDF
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Fecal Occult Blood Test Poster
Poster in Chinese, English and Vietnamese displays patient instructions for the Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT).
August 12, 2009 · PDF
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5 Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer
Multimedia resources that describe 5 screening tests for colorectal cancer, available in English, Khmer and Vietnamese.
August 12, 2009 · Audio, PDF, Video
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Colorectal Testing Can Save Your Life
Pamphlet in Chinese/English and Vietnamese/English, with Q&A and facts about colon cancer and the importance of screening.
August 12, 2009 · PDF
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Colon Screening
Handout in English, Khmer (Cambodian) and Vietnamese about screening for colon cancer, including lifestyle recommendations.
August 12, 2009 · PDF
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Excretory Urogram (IVP)
Instructions for patients how to prepare beginning the night before they are scheduled for an excretory urogram procedure.
August 11, 2009 · PDF
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Stool Sample Collection Instructions
Instructions for a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in Amharic, Chinese, English, Khmer, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.
July 1, 2008 · PDF
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Radiation Therapy
Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect and side effects. In English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Breast Biopsy
Description of and information about breast biopsy in Amharic, English, Somali and Tigrinya.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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Chemotherapy Side Effects
Description of potential side effects caused by chemotherapy treatment, including hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and changes in taste/smell. Includes eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting.
March 1, 2008 · PDF
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