This pamphlet explains what to expect during stem cell collection. Topics include what stem cells are and how they are collected, what apheresis is, and possible side effects. Information about accommodations is included.
This pamphlet describes Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR). It gives information on how to prepare for treatment, what will happen during treatment, and what to expect after.
This pamphlet explains how stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer works, how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment sessions, and what to expect after your treatments are finished.
Stereotactic radiation therapy allows high dose radiation beams to be focused on a small area. This pamphlet explains what to expect from this treatment.
Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer you have and where it is in your body. This pamphlet gives basic information on why surgery is best for you. It explains side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.
This pamphlet includes a QR code to access narrated videos related to systemic therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oral anti-cancer treatments.
The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.
Lung cancer is 1 of the 4 most common cancers in Nova Scotia. This pamphlet explains what you can do to take care of your lung health and lists possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with an inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet explains if the flu shot will protect you from getting the flu, when and where to get it, and what to do if you have flu symptoms.
This pamphlet outlines the benefits of quitting smoking for those with cancer.