Patient Education Resources

Vaginal Dilation Information for Patients Receiving Treatment for Rectal Cancer

This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who have had radiation and chemotherapy, then surgery, and will be receiving more chemotherapy.

Virtual Oncology: A Guide for Cancer Patients

Virtual Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax. Virtual Oncology connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor in Sydney or Halifax by using a secure video camera, microphone and monitor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.

Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

This pamphlet outlines Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia in detail, highlighting symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and when to contact your health care team.

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking

This poster lists the changes in your body after you quit smoking. It includes intervals of minutes, hours, and years.

What is the Oncotype DX test?

Oncotype DX is a test panel used to predict whether a patient with breast cancer could benefit from chemotherapy in addition to hormone therapy. This pamphlet gives information to help you decide if the Oncotype Dx test is right for you.

What to Expect During Treatment: Radiation Therapy to the Bone

A course of radiation therapy is often a very effective way of treating cancer. This pamphlet describes side effects as well as questions you may want to ask your health care team.

What You Need to Know About Taking Antioxidants During Your Radiation Therapy

This pamphlet explains whether you should take antioxidants during radiation therapy, what vitamins and supplements you can take, and whether you can eat foods with antioxidants in them.

Your CADD-SOLIS® Pump for Systemic Therapy: A Guide for Patients

Your doctor has prescribed systemic therapy (treatment for cancer) which will be given to you by an infusion pump you will be connected to at home. This medication is given through a vein. Your pump has been chosen specifically for your treatment. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your infusion pump.

Your Guide to Bladder Instillation Treatment: Procedures, Infusions & Tests

This pamphlet focuses on treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). It explains the types of NMIBC, how NMIBC is treated, preparing for treatment, what to do after treatment, safety at home, and side effects.