Cancer and distress
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37343
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Provincial Supportive Care Site Team, Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program Education Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4012
- Available Online
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Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. Many people experience distress during their cancer experience. This is because cancer affects more than just your body – it can affect many parts of your life such as your emotions and feelings, your work, your finances, and your relationships with family and friends. This pamphlet explains what the "Patients Come First: Your Symptoms and Concerns Matter" questionnaire is, what to expect when you complete the questionnaire, and the benefits of c…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Provincial Supportive Care Site Team
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program Education Team
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anxiety - prevention & control
- Neoplasms - psychology
- Patients - psychology
- Psychological Distress
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anxiety--Prevention
- Cancer--Patients--Psychology
- Cancer--Psychological aspects
- Distress (Psychology)
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. Many people experience distress during their cancer experience. This is because cancer affects more than just your body – it can affect many parts of your life such as your emotions and feelings, your work, your finances, and your relationships with family and friends. This pamphlet explains what the "Patients Come First: Your Symptoms and Concerns Matter" questionnaire is, what to expect when you complete the questionnaire, and the benefits of completing the questionnaire.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Provincial Supportive Care Site Team; Approved by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program Education Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4012
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
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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
Coping with cancer-related sadness and depression
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37592
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4027
- Available Online
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Having cancer can be very stressful. It can affect your emotional and physical health, relationships with family and friends, and your finances. Most people with cancer feel some sadness. Often feelings of sadness come and go, and do not lead to difficulty functioning and completing daily tasks. Some people when dealing with cancer feel depressed, which is a severe sadness that can last. This pamphlet explains the signs of depression, and how to cope with sadness and depression. A list of resou…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care 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 - psychology
- Sadness
- Depression
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Psychological aspects
- Depression, Mental
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Having cancer can be very stressful. It can affect your emotional and physical health, relationships with family and friends, and your finances. Most people with cancer feel some sadness. Often feelings of sadness come and go, and do not lead to difficulty functioning and completing daily tasks. Some people when dealing with cancer feel depressed, which is a severe sadness that can last. This pamphlet explains the signs of depression, and how to cope with sadness and depression. A list of resources for further information and support is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4027
