Tobacco and oral health
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35918
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1867
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Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and floor or roof of the mouth. Oral cancer may be caused by things such as alcohol use or a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but the most common cause of oral cancer is tobacco use. This pamphlet explains the many ways oral cancer develops and its symptoms. If you want to quit smoking, contact information for support in your area is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1881, "Le tabagisme et la santé de…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tobacco Use - adverse effects
- Mouth Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mouth--Cancer
- Tobacco use--Health aspects
- Abstract
- Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and floor or roof of the mouth. Oral cancer may be caused by things such as alcohol use or a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, but the most common cause of oral cancer is tobacco use. This pamphlet explains the many ways oral cancer develops and its symptoms. If you want to quit smoking, contact information for support in your area is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1881, "Le tabagisme et la santé de la bouche," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Public Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 1867
About Nova Scotia Health’s smoke and tobacco reduction policy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36768
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1547
- Available Online
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Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided. The French version of …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Smoking Cessation
- Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation products
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1548, "Politique de réduction du tabagisme de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
- Pamphlet Number
- 1547
It's Never Too Late to Stop Tobacco Use
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37379
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0065
- Available Online
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Identifies how tobacco use can effect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Lists available supports.
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- 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 : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Self Care
- Smoking Cessation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Patients
- Self-care, Health
- Smoking cessation
- Specialty
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Identifies how tobacco use can effect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Lists available supports.
- Notes
- Adapted from the “Quit smoking to get the best from your cancer treatment” pamphlet with permission from the University Health Network Patient and Caregiver Education Program.
- Responsibility
- approved by the Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0065
How to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35482
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2145
- Available Online
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Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about nicotine replacement therapy options such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine inhaler.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respiratory Therapy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
- Alternate Title
- How to use NRT
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Smoking Cessation
- Tobacco Use Cessation Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Smoking cessation products
- Abstract
- Nova Scotia Health promotes a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Nova Scotia Health is committed to helping people smoke less, stop smoking, and stay smoke-free. This pamphlet provides information about nicotine replacement therapy options such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine inhaler.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Services, Occupational Health Safety & Wellness
- Pamphlet Number
- 2145
Your guide to bladder instillation treatment : procedures, infusions and tests
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38143
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4038
- Available Online
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You have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and your treatment is described in this booklet. There are 2 categories of bladder cancer: invasive bladder cancer and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This booklet focuses on treatment for NMIBC. The pamphlet explains the types of NMIBC, how NMIBC is treated, preparing for treatment, what to do after treatment, safety at home, and side effects. Information about tobacco use, support services, and when to contact your Urologist or Treatment…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- Your guide to bladder instillation treatment : procedures, infusions & tests
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - therapy
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Treatment
- Bladder--Diseases
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- You have been diagnosed with bladder cancer and your treatment is described in this booklet. There are 2 categories of bladder cancer: invasive bladder cancer and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This booklet focuses on treatment for NMIBC. The pamphlet explains the types of NMIBC, how NMIBC is treated, preparing for treatment, what to do after treatment, safety at home, and side effects. Information about tobacco use, support services, and when to contact your Urologist or Treatment Clinic is included. If you have ANY questions or concerns about your treatment, please ask your Cancer Care Team.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4038
