Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
This pamphlet explains what to expect before you start head and neck radiation treatments. It lists the members of your health care team, what to expect at your markings appointment, and frequently asked questions.
This pamphlet explains how to do the breath hold technique used during CT scans and cancer treatment.
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 explains what to expect after HDR (high-dose-rate) brachytherapy treatment for gynecological cancer. Topics include how to care for yourself, possible side effects, and when you should go to the Emergency room.
This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy for gynecological cancers including what will happen the day of treatment, how the treatment is done, and what happens after treatment. This pamphlet is for outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).
This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy (vault procedure) given for gynecological cancers. It explains what it is, what will happen on the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after.
This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself during head and neck radiation treatment. Topics include the benefits of mouth care, how to practice good mouth care, side effects of treatment, supportive care, sexuality, and how to care for yourself after treatment is complete.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when receiving radiation therapy treatment to the pelvis. Topics include how long your radiation treatments will take and common side effects.
The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program not only treats cancerous brain tumours but also non-cancerous brain tumors. This pamphlet contains information for patients with both conditions and their treatments.
This pamphlet answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, how long your treatments will take, and common side effects. Also includes information on male breast cancer [previously found in NSCCP-1686].