Patient Education Resources

Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet provides information and next steps for patients of childbearing age.

Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Post-treatment Instructions

This pamphlet describes the recovery process after having High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It outlines what to expect, possible side effects, and how to contact your health care team.

Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Pre-treatment Package

This pamphlet is for outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital) and outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used to treat prostate cancer. Topics include what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.

Radiation Therapy

This pamphlet describes how radiation therapy works, why it has been recommended for you, and the different types of radiation treatment. Other information like how to get ready for each treatment, how long and how often the treatment will take place, and how to manage side effects, is also listed.

Radiation Therapy: Breast Cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the Breast

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, and what to expect from treatments.

Radiation Therapy: Full Bladder Instructions

This pamphlet outlines why having a full bladder is needed for cancer treatments and simulation marking appointments. It provides instructions on how to make sure you have a full bladder for every appointment.

Radiation Therapy: What to Expect When Treatments are Finished

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to the end of your radiation treatments. Topics include when your side effects will go away, how you should expect to feel over the coming weeks, and if you will need to make changes to your lifestyle. Questions you may want to ask your Health Care Team are included.

Radiation Therapy: What You Need to Know About Your Appointments

This pamphlet should answer most questions you may have about your radiation therapy appointments and help you plan for your treatments.

Skin Care During Radiation Therapy

The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what you can do to help, and what you should avoid.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

This pamphlet describes Stereotactic Body radiation therapy: how to prepare for treatment, what will happen during treatment, and what will happen after treatment.