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Patient Education Resources

1,601 Patient Education Resources

Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26: Supporting You in Your Care

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4117

The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26 (also called the EPIC-26) is a questionnaire for people with prostate cancer. It asks about symptoms you may have from prostate cancer or its treatments. This pamphlet explains why the EPIC-26 is important, what to expect when filling it out, instructions for using the Patient Engagement Application (PEA), and what to expect after you complete it.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4059

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.

Eye Removal

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0582

Your health care provider has talked with you about why your eye or the contents of your eye must be removed. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after your surgery, including wearing a dressing, medication, care at home, and emotions you may have. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Eyelid Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0576

This pamphlet explains why you may need eyelid surgery, how to prepare, and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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