Patient Education Resources

Cancer and the Risk of Blood Clots

Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots. This pamphlet describes what blood clots are, those at highest risk, and what conditions may come from CAT. Terms used in the guide are explained.

Cancer Care: Spiritual Care

This pamphlet explains how Spiritual Care can help patients and families of any ethnic or religious background.

Cancer Clinical Trials

This pamphlet explains what clinical trials are and how you can be part of cancer research.

Cancer Related Brain Fog

Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Cancer Treatments: Combination Therapy

This pamphlet explains what combination therapy is and how it works, and includes questions to ask your health care team.

Cancer Treatments: Surgery

Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer and where it is. This pamphlet gives basic information on how the surgery works, the side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.

Cancer Treatments: Systemic Therapy

Systemic therapy includes chemotherapy drugs, hormones, and biological therapies. This pamphlet details how systemic therapy works, how it is given, how long the treatment can last, and the side effects.

Care After Your Melanoma Surgery

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained.

Caring for a Pleural Catheter: A guide for patients and their caregivers

This pamphlet explains how to care for your pleural catheter. It also has information about what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, and signs of infection to look for.

Cervical Cancer Screening: A Guide to Colposcopy

This pamphlet describes why you were referred for a colposcopy test, what will happen during and after the appointment, including next steps based on test results.