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This handout answers some of the questions patients may have about their radiation treatment at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains a procedure called Rezum, which is used to treat an enlarged prostate gland. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Rezūm is a minimally invasive treatment. It uses steam to help relieve lower urinary tract symptoms linked with BPH.
 

This booklet explains what to expect when having surgery at UWMC. It includes pre-surgery clinic visit, medicine restrictions before surgery, anesthesia, what happens the day and morning before surgery, arriving at the hospital, what happens in the pre-operating area and recovery room, and home care instructions. Helpful phone numbers and maps are also included.

This in-depth handout describes achalasia, a rare disorder that keeps food and liquid from easily entering the stomach. It includes symptoms, different types of treatment, and detailed illustrations.

This handout explains what acid reflux is, why it occurs, and what can be done to manage or prevent the condition. Ongoing acid reflux is also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Authored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, this information is made available to UWMC clinicians by agreement between Fred Hutch and UWMC, as a service to the patients who visit both health care facilities.