External Beam Radiotherapy for Patients Receiving Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37415
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1569
- Available Online
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External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) uses radiation from high energy X-ray machines to kill cancer cells. This pamphlets describes why it has been recommended, what will happen during your treatment, possible side effects, and what to expect after the treatments.
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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)
- Brachytherapy
- Radiotherapy, High-Energy
- Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) uses radiation from high energy X-ray machines to kill cancer cells. This pamphlets describes why it has been recommended, what will happen during your treatment, possible side effects, and what to expect after the treatments.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1569
Information for Male Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatment to the Pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37407
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1338
- Available Online
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Cancer may be treated with a combination of treatments, radiation therapy is used to shrink cancer and lower the chance of it returning. This pamphlets describes how to prepare for the appointments, what will happen during your treatment, how long the treatments will take, and the possible side effects with coping strategies such as changing eating habits. The pamphlet describes the supports available to you 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Genitourinary organs--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Men's Health
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- Cancer may be treated with a combination of treatments, radiation therapy is used to shrink cancer and lower the chance of it returning. This pamphlets describes how to prepare for the appointments, what will happen during your treatment, how long the treatments will take, and the possible side effects with coping strategies such as changing eating habits. The pamphlet describes the supports available to you and questions to ask your health care team.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1338
Male Breast Cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37430
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1686
- Available Online
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About 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses in Canada happen in males. This pamphlet describes the signs of breast cancer in men, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
- 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
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms, Male
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer in men
- Breast--Cancer
- Specialty
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- About 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses in Canada happen in males. This pamphlet describes the signs of breast cancer in men, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1686
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37412
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1489
- Available Online
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Answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy used to treat prostate cancer, including: what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment? For outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).
- 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)
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Prostate--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Radioisotope brachytherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- Answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy used to treat prostate cancer, including: what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment? For outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1489
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Post-treatment Instructions
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37413
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1490
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes the recovery process after High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It outlines what to expect, possible side effects, and details for contacting your health care team with any questions or 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 (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Aftercare
- Radiotherapy
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes the recovery process after High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It outlines what to expect, possible side effects, and details for contacting your health care team with any questions or concerns.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1490
What Happens Now? : Living Beyond Cancer : Follow up Care for Prostate Cancer Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37426
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1682
- Available Online
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This guide is for cancer patients who have been treated for prostate cancer. It describes a recommended follow-up care plan and includes supports and resources available to you.
- 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
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (22 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Cancer Survivors
- Prostatic Neoplasms - rehabilitation
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Prostate--Cancer--Patients--Home care
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Aftercare
- Men's Health
- Self Care
- Abstract
- This guide is for cancer patients who have been treated for prostate cancer. It describes a recommended follow-up care plan and includes supports and resources available to you.
- Responsibility
- Developed by the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program, Nova Scotia Health Authority and the Nova Scotia Genitourinary Cancer Site Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 1682
