Patient Education Resources

The Benefits of Quitting Smoking for People with Cancer

This pamphlet outlines the benefits of quitting smoking for those with cancer.

The Take-Home Cancer Drug Fund

The Take Home Cancer Drug Fund is a fund available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program. The fund helps patients who are faced with very high costs for their take home cancer drugs. This pamphlet explains how the fund works, what drugs are covered, and how patients can access the fund.

Tobacco and Oral Health

Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. This pamphlet explains how tobacco can cause oral cancer and lists the symptoms of oral cancer. A list of resources for information and support to help you quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco products is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS)

Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS) services are available for anyone impacted by tobacco (clients and their families). This pamphlet explains what TFNS is, what supports are available, and what to expect when TFNS receives your referral.

Understanding Your Lung Screening Results

This information is for people who have been booked for a lung screening CT scan or have already had a lung screening CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about lung screening CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your lung screening CT results.

Use of Steroids (Dexamethasone/Decadron®) for Patients with a Brain Tumour

A steroid medication called dexamethasone/Decadron® is often used for patients with a brain tumour to reduce swelling or fluid build-up (edema) in the brain. This pamphlet explains how steroids are taken and possible side effects. It also includes a Steroid Diary.

Use of Vaginal Dilators Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis

This pamphlet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating.

Vaginal Dilation Information for Patients Receiving Treatment for Anal Cancer

This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving 6 weeks of pelvic radiation treatment and getting chemotherapy during the first and fifth week of radiation.

Vaginal Dilation Information for Patients Receiving Treatment for Cancer of the Endometrium

This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who are receiving 4 cycles of chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, about a 3-week recovery period, and then 2 more cycles of chemotherapy.

Vaginal Dilation Information for Patients Receiving Treatment for Cervical and Vaginal Cancer

This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving pelvic radiation treatments along with weekly chemotherapy.