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Calculs biliaires

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2087
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Cette brochure explique les causes et les symptômes des calculs biliaires, quoi faire si vous avez une crise de la vésicule biliaire et la façon dont les calculs biliaires sont diagnostiqués et traités. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Calluses

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WE85-2353

This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus and treatment.

Cancer and the Risk of Blood Clots

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4098

Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots (also called Cancer Associated Thrombosis or CAT). This pamphlet explains what blood clots are, who is at a higher risk, and what conditions CAT may cause.

Cancer Pain

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4085

Many people who have cancer worry about being in pain, but not all people with cancer experience pain. For those who do, there have been many improvements in preventing and managing pain. This pamphlet explains how your cancer team will treat your pain, types of pain, worries about addiction to pain medication, how to deal with pain, and medication side effects.

Cancer Related Brain Fog

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4029

Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-2351

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition that can happen to anyone who uses cannabis (marijuana), especially people who use it regularly. This pamphlet provides information about treatment, as well as what to do if you need help.

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