Combination Therapy

This pamphlet explains what combination therapy is and how it works, and includes questions to ask your health care team.

Healthy Eating

Everyone should eat healthy food, including people getting cancer treatment. This pamphlet offers food suggestions that are high in protein and calories to eat before, during, and after your cancer treatment. Questions to ask your health care team are included.

Surgery

Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer you have and where it is in your body. This pamphlet gives basic information on why surgery is best for you. It explains side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.

Cancer Pain

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.

Greffe allogénique de cellules souches Instructions pour le congé - Site Victoria General (VG), QE II

Ce livret explique ce à quoi vous attendre lorsque vous quittez l'hôpital après une greffe allogénique (allogreffe) de cellules souches. Les sujets abordés sont la prévention des complications, les médicaments, les soins en consultation externe, le retour au travail et la vaccination. On y trouve également des renseignements sur la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments.

Peripheral Neuropathy (also called Nerve Damage)

This pamphlet explains what peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) is and why it may happen if you have cancer. Symptoms, treatments, and self-management strategies are included.

Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)

Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). This pamphlet explains the causes of neutropenia, the signs and symptoms of an infection, and how you can prevent infections.

Nausea and Vomiting

A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how to manage these side effects.

Use of Steroids (Dexamethasone/Decadron®) for Patients with a Brain Tumour

A steroid medication called dexamethasone/Decadron® is often used for patients with a brain tumour to reduce swelling or fluid build-up (edema) in the brain. This pamphlet explains how steroids are taken and possible side effects. It also includes a Steroid Diary.

Virtual Oncology: A Guide for Cancer Patients

Virtual Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax. Virtual Oncology connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor in Sydney or Halifax by using a secure video camera, microphone and monitor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.