Cancer Patient Navigators are oncology nurses who work with you and your family and your cancer care team throughout your treatment and follow up care. This pamphlet explains how a cancer patient navigator can help and how to contact a Cancer Patient Navigator.
This pamphlet explains what to do if you have new symptoms or if your symptoms get worse while you are being investigated for lung cancer.
This pamphlet has information about the possible side effects while being treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy.
In an abdominal wall fat pad biopsy, a very thin needle is used to collect a few small fat droplets from the fat pad under the skin. The droplets are then sent to a lab for examination.
If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program.
This pamphlet lists ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely, for people who living outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.
This pamphlet lists ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely for people living within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
This pamphlet outlines benefits of physical activity, when in your treatment to start being more physically active, and types of activities to consider. It includes suggestions for different levels of exercise, different tools that can be used, and programs provided by the hospital.
This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using stem cells from a donor. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of allogeneic stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are discharged after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Topics include preventing complications, medications, outpatient care, going back to work, and vaccinations. Information on safe food handling is also given. This pamphlet is also available in French.