This pamphlet gives information about your gynecologic oncology surgery. There is space for you to fill in information for you and your health care team. Please bring this passport with you to your pre-admission appointment and on the day of your surgery.
This pamphlet explains what peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) is and why it may happen if you have cancer. Symptoms, treatments, and self-management strategies are included.
This pamphlet outlines polycythemia vera (PV), a blood cancer, also called primary polycythemia, polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or Vaquez-Osler disease. This pamphlet describes the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of polycythemia vera.
Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet provides information and next steps for patients of childbearing age.
A lung screening CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains what to wear to the appointment, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after the appointment.
Paracentesis, commonly called a tap, is a procedure to remove fluid from your belly (ascites). This pamphlet explains what paracentesis is, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
This pamphlet explains what to expect while receiving high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Topics include how to prepare for your treatment, how brachytherapy treatment is delivered, possible side effects, and how you will know if the treatment worked.
Psychosocial Oncology health care professionals provide psychotherapy, counselling, and other supports for individuals dealing with cancer. This pamphlet explains how Psychosocial Oncology Services can help and what to do if you would like to talk to someone.
This pamphlet describes how radiation therapy works, why it has been recommended for you, and the different types of radiation treatment. Other information like how to get ready for each treatment, how long and how often the treatment will take place, and how to manage side effects, is also listed.
Certain blood cancers and blood disorders are treated with a stem cell transplant. Radiation therapy is given to get your body ready for the stem cells. This pamphlet explains how long your treatments will take and possible side effects.