Low Red Blood Cells : Anemia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37336
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0002
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Low red blood cell count, called Anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms, treatments, coping mechanisms, and basic questions to ask your health care team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anemia
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Hematologic Diseases
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anemia
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Radiotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Low red blood cell count, called Anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms, treatments, coping mechanisms, and basic questions to ask your health care team.
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0002
Combination Therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37337
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0004
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Combination therapy is when more than one cancer treatment is used. This pamphlet lists the different types of treatments and introduces why each one may be used with direction to more information. It lists suggested questions to ask your health care team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Neoplasms - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Treatment
- Combined modality therapy
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Combination therapy is when more than one cancer treatment is used. This pamphlet lists the different types of treatments and introduces why each one may be used with direction to more information. It lists suggested questions to ask your health care team.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0004
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0005
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hair loss, known as alopecia (pronounced ‘al-o-peesha’), is a common side effect of cancer treatment. This pamphlet includes information on the amount of hair, why it is being lost, if it will grow back, coping mechanisms for hair loss, and questions to ask your health care team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (3 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Alopecia
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Hair loss, known as alopecia (pronounced ‘al-o-peesha’), is a common side effect of cancer treatment. This pamphlet includes information on the amount of hair, why it is being lost, if it will grow back, coping mechanisms for hair loss, and questions to ask your health care team.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0005
Healthy Eating
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37339
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0006
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Eating certain food is very important for health and recovery. This pamphlet offer suggestions for those going through cancer treatment: what to eat and how frequently. It lists suggested questions to ask your health care team and where to find more information.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (3 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet, Healthy
- Diet Therapy
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet
- Diet therapy
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Eating certain food is very important for health and recovery. This pamphlet offer suggestions for those going through cancer treatment: what to eat and how frequently. It lists suggested questions to ask your health care team and where to find more information.
- Responsibility
- prepared by oncology clinical educators and dieticians, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0006
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0009
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer and where it is. This pamphlet gives basic information on how the surgery works, the side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Surgery
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Surgery
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type of cancer and where it is. This pamphlet gives basic information on how the surgery works, the side effects, how to cope, and questions to ask your health care team.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0009
Systemic Therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37341
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0010
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Systemic therapy includes chemotherapy drugs, hormones, and biological therapies. This type of cancer treatment treats the whole body rather than one part of it. This pamphlet details how systemic therapy works, how it is given, how long the treatment can last, and the side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Combined modality therapy
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Pharmacy
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Systemic therapy includes chemotherapy drugs, hormones, and biological therapies. This type of cancer treatment treats the whole body rather than one part of it. This pamphlet details how systemic therapy works, how it is given, how long the treatment can last, and the side effects.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0010
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0013
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cancer Pain - prevention & control
- Neoplasms - complications
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Complications
- Cancer pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0013
Nausea and Vomiting
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37345
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0014
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (the feeling of wanting to throw-up) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how both can be managed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Nausea - prevention & control
- Vomiting - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Nausea--Treatment
- Vomiting--Treatment
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (the feeling of wanting to throw-up) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how both can be managed.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0014
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37355
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0027
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of LARS.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- LARS
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Fecal Incontinence
- Rectal Neoplasms - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fecal incontinence
- Rectum--Cancer--Surgery
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Colorectal Surgery
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of LARS.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0027
Could Colorectal Cancer in My Family Be Hereditary?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37356
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0028
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down through a family). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
- Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
- Abstract
- Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down through a family). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0028
Tele-Oncology : A Guide for Cancer Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37358
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0030
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Tele-Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax that connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (3 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Community Health Services
- Oncology Service, Hospital
- Telemedicine
- Specialty
- Telemedicine
- Abstract
- Tele-Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax that connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0030
Low Platelets : Thrombocytopenia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37360
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0032
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia (throm·bo·cy·to·pe·nia). This pamphlets describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Blood Coagulation Disorders
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Hematologic Diseases
- Self Care
- Thrombocytopenia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Blood coagulation disorders
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Thrombocytopenia
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia (throm·bo·cy·to·pe·nia). This pamphlets describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0032
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0033
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Lymphedema is swelling in a part of your body that can occur if your lymphatic system is not working properly. This pamphlet details those who are at risk, the symptoms, and how to manage lymphedema.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymphedema
- Neoplasms - complications
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Complications
- Lymphedema
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Lymphedema is swelling in a part of your body that can occur if your lymphatic system is not working properly. This pamphlet details those who are at risk, the symptoms, and how to manage lymphedema.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0033
Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37362
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0034
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils. This pamphlet lists the causes, signs and symptoms of neutropenia, and what to do if you do have a fever or other signs of infection.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Hematologic Diseases
- Neutropenia
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Neutropenia
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils. This pamphlet lists the causes, signs and symptoms of neutropenia, and what to do if you do have a fever or other signs of infection.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0034
Multiple Myeloma
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37363
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0035
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Multiple myeloma (my·lo·ma) is a type of cancer where plasma cells, blood cells that help fight infection, become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet lists the causes and results of multiple myeloma, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms, how it is treated and how you can manage multiple myeloma.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hematologic Neoplasms
- Multiple myeloma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood cells--Diseases
- Multiple Myeloma
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Multiple myeloma (my·lo·ma) is a type of cancer where plasma cells, blood cells that help fight infection, become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet lists the causes and results of multiple myeloma, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms, how it is treated and how you can manage multiple myeloma.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0035
Mouth Care During Cancer Treatment
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37364
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0036
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Depending on the type and place of cancer treatment, the mouth can be affected. This pamphlet details who is at risk for mouth problems, the symptoms, when to see your dentist and how to keep your mouth healthy. Includes care for dentures and information on foods to try and which to avoid.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - complications
- Oral Health
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Complications
- Mouth--Care and hygiene
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Therapeutics
- Abstract
- Depending on the type and place of cancer treatment, the mouth can be affected. This pamphlet details who is at risk for mouth problems, the symptoms, when to see your dentist and how to keep your mouth healthy. Includes care for dentures and information on foods to try and which to avoid.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0036
Oral Systemic Therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37366
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0038
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides an overview of oral systemic therapy for cancer treatment. Includes how to get and take the treatment, for how long, what tests are needed, and what are the risks and side effects of the treatement.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Specialty
- Pharmacy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides an overview of oral systemic therapy for cancer treatment. Includes how to get and take the treatment, for how long, what tests are needed, and what are the risks and side effects of the treatement.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0038
Spinal Cord Compression
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37367
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0047
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlets explores what happens when cancer spreads to bones in the spine, causing spinal cord compression. Symptoms and treatments are listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- When cancer spreads to bone : spinal cord compression
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bone Neoplasms
- Neoplasm Metastasis
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bone metastasis
- Spinal cord compression
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Abstract
- This pamphlets explores what happens when cancer spreads to bones in the spine, causing spinal cord compression. Symptoms and treatments are listed.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Pamphlet Number
- 0047
Use of Steroids (Dexamethasone/Decadron®) for Patients with a Brain Tumour
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37368
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0048
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet describes Dexamethasone/Decadron® for brain cancer treatment. Includes why and how it is used, possible side effects and safe use.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (7 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Brain Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Steroids - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Brain--Cancer--Treatment
- Steroid drugs
- Specialty
- Pharmacy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes Dexamethasone/Decadron® for brain cancer treatment. Includes why and how it is used, possible side effects and safe use.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0048
What Happens Now? : Living Beyond Cancer : Follow up Care for Cancer Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37373
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0059
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Guide for cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (25 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Cancer Survivors
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Patients--Home care
- Self-care, Health
- Abstract
- Guide for cancer survivors describing recommended follow-up care and what to expect next. Lists supports and resources available.
- Responsibility
- approved by Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0059
