Cancer related brain fog
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37382
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Radiation Team, Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4029
- Available Online
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Cancer patients and survivors can be frustrated by the mental cloudiness they notice before, during, and after cancer treatment. This common cancer side effect is called Brain Fog or Chemo Brain. The term Chemo Brain can be misleading as chemotherapy is not the only cause of concentration and memory problems. This pamphlet explains what brain fog is, what causes it, the risk factors for brain fog, and what you can do to manage it. A list of resources for further information is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Radiation Team
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- Cancer-related brain fog
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Neoplasms - complications
- Neoplasms - psychology
- Patients - psychology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Cancer--Patients--Psychology
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Cancer patients and survivors can be frustrated by the mental cloudiness they notice before, during, and after cancer treatment. This common cancer side effect is called Brain Fog or Chemo Brain. The term Chemo Brain can be misleading as chemotherapy is not the only cause of concentration and memory problems. This pamphlet explains what brain fog is, what causes it, the risk factors for brain fog, and what you can do to manage it. A list of resources for further information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4029
Cytotoxic precautions at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37335
Nova Scotia Health. Nova Scotia Cell Therapy and Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4037
- Available Online
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You are being treated with a cancer treatment that is cytotoxic. This means it can kill cancer cells and can harm healthy cells. This booklet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. These precautions are used to keep your family members, friends and caregivers safe while you are taking your cancer treatment. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Nova Scotia Cell Therapy and Transplant Program
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Patient Safety
- Cytotoxins--toxicity
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Patient safety
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Medications
- Abstract
- You are being treated with a cancer treatment that is cytotoxic. This means it can kill cancer cells and can harm healthy cells. This booklet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. These precautions are used to keep your family members, friends and caregivers safe while you are taking your cancer treatment. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage. Information about dishes, laundry, sex, having a baby, breastfeeding, and how to bring samples to the hospital is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Cell Therapy and Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4037
Extravasation care for cancer patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37383
Nova Scotia Health. Central Zone. Radiation Therapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4059
- Available Online
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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.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Central Zone. Radiation Therapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials
- Home Nursing
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Home nursing
- Patient safety
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Pharmacy
- Abstract
- 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.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Therapy Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4059
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0005
- Available Online
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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.
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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
- 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
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
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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.
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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
- 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
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
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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
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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
- 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
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
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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.
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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
- 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
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
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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
- 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
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
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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
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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
- 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
Peripheral Neuropathy (also called Nerve Damage)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37428
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1684
- Available Online
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This pamphlets describes the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) sometimes caused by cancer treatment, and outlines treatment and coping strategies.
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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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - chemically induced
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antineoplastic agents--Side effects
- Cancer--Chemotherapy--Complications
- Nerves, Peripheral--Effect of drugs on
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Abstract
- This pamphlets describes the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) sometimes caused by cancer treatment, and outlines treatment and coping strategies.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1684
Receiving Your Pamidronate By An Intermate® Infusion Pump
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37390
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0537
- Available Online
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An Intermate® Infusion Pump is a lightweight disposable pump that may be used to give you medications at home. This pamphlet describes how the pump works, how to carry the pump, and how to use it at home.
- 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)
- Bone Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Home Infusion Therapy
- Infusion Pumps
- Pamidronate
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bones--Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Disodium pamidronate
- Drug infusion pumps
- Home drug infusion therapy
- Self-care, Health
- Abstract
- An Intermate® Infusion Pump is a lightweight disposable pump that may be used to give you medications at home. This pamphlet describes how the pump works, how to carry the pump, and how to use it at home.
- Responsibility
- prepared by Cancer Centre staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0537
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
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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.
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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
- 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
Systemic therapy : patient video series
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38188
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program, Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program Education Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4051
- Available Online
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The NSH Cancer Care Program wants you to have the information you need to take care of yourself throughout your treatment. This pamphlet includes a QR code to access narrated videos related to systemic therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oral anti-cancer treatments. A link to other videos for cancer patients and their families is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program Education Team
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Cancer--Immunotherapy
- Cancer--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- The NSH Cancer Care Program wants you to have the information you need to take care of yourself throughout your treatment. This pamphlet includes a QR code to access narrated videos related to systemic therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oral anti-cancer treatments. A link to other videos for cancer patients and their families is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program; Approved by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program Education Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4051
Systemic Therapy Unit : Victoria General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37495
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4061
- Available Online
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The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Combined modality therapy
- Specialty
- Nursing Units
- Abstract
- The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4061
