Combination Therapy
This pamphlet explains what combination therapy is and how it works, and includes questions to ask your health care team.
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Coping with Cancer-Related Sadness and Depression
Most people with cancer feel some sadness. Often feelings of sadness come and go. Sadness that is strong and long lasting can be depression. This pamphlet explains the signs of depression, and how to cope. A list of resources for further information and support is included
Coping with Cancer-Related Worry and Anxiety
Most people dealing with cancer feel some anxiety and worry during their cancer experience. This pamphlet explains what anxiety is, what the signs of anxiety are, and what you can do to cope. A list of resources is included.
Could Colorectal Cancer in My Family Be Hereditary?
Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down in families). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Cancer FAQ
This pamphlet explains if the vaccine is safe for people with cancer, how well the vaccine works in people with cancer, when you should get the vaccine, and which vaccine you should get. Possible side effects are listed.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Cancer: Third Doses
This pamphlet explains whether you will need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Disconnecting an Elastomeric Infusion Pump from Your Port-A-Cath
This pamphlet gives instructions to help you and your family members or caregivers disconnect your pump at home. The pamphlet explains how to prevent an infection, when and how to disconnect your pump, and how to flush your port with heparin.
Do you have cancer? Do you know someone who has cancer? A Community Cancer Patient Navigator May Be Able to Help
Community Cancer Patient Navigators (CPNs) are oncology nurses who work with cancer patients and their families. This pamphlet explains how CPNs can help and how to contact a CPN.
Erythropoieis-stimulating Agents (ESAs) for People With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Active Cancer or a History of Cancer or Stroke
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your health care provider may order erythropoieis-stimulating agent (ESA) medications for you. This pamphlet explains the risks and benefits of ESAs if you have CKD and active cancer, or a history of cancer or stroke.
Esophagitis During Radiation Therapy
Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis and information about the Esophageal Soft Diet.