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.
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.
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.
This pamphlet explains whether you will need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
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.
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 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.
This pamphlet outlines the benefits of being active, goal setting, and how it can affect cancer treatment. A list of supports are available to you is also included.
During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.