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
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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.
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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)
- 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
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
- 0033
- Available Online
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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.
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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)
- 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
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
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This pamphlets explores what happens when cancer spreads to bones in the spine, causing spinal cord compression. Symptoms and treatments are listed.
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- 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
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0009
- Available Online
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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.
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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)
- 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
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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
