Patient Education Resources

Mental Health and Addictions Services (Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program)

This pamphlet gives contact information for mental health and addictions services. All services are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Mouth Care During Cancer Treatment

Having a healthy mouth can reduce your risk of the mouth problems that cancer and cancer treatment can cause. This pamphlet explains why cancer treatments cause mouth problems, what problems they cause, and how to keep your mouth healthy.

Multiple Myeloma

Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of multiple myeloma, and how it is treated.

Nausea and Vomiting

A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how to manage these side effects.

Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)

Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). This pamphlet explains the causes of neutropenia, the signs and symptoms of an infection, and how you can prevent infections.

Noona® Helps Connect you with your Cancer Care Team during your Cancer Treatment

Noona® is an online system that helps you connect with your cancer care team. You can use it to see your upcoming appointments, report your symptoms and tell us information about your wellbeing. This pamphlet explains how to use Noona®.

Notice of Discharge from Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program

This pamphlet explains what will happen when you are discharged from the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program. Information about what to do if you do not have a primary care provider is given. A list of resources is included.

Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program

The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program has a library of education resources that have been created with cancer patients, their families, and the public in mind. Links and QR codes to the patient education pamphlet library and the video library are provided.

Nurse Practitioners in Cancer Care

An Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) may be part of your cancer care team. ONPs are advanced practice nurses with additional education and training in cancer care. This pamphlet explains how an ONP can help you.

Nutrition Information for Patients Having Radiation Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer

One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet.