Information for Female Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatment to the Pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37406
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1337
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlets provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the pelvis. Answers common questions like: what will happen during your treatment, how long are the treatments, and what are the possible side effects of radiation therapy.
- 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)
- Aftercare
- Female
- Pelvic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Urogenital Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Genitourinary organs--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Self-care, Health
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlets provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the pelvis. Answers common questions like: what will happen during your treatment, how long are the treatments, and what are the possible side effects of radiation therapy.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1337
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
- View Pamphlet
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.
- 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 (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
Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy : Diarrhea
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37392
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1007
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Diarrhea is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may be helpful.
- 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 : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diarrhea - prevention & control
- Pelvic Neoplasms - complications
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diarrhea--Treatment
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Self Care
- Abstract
- Diarrhea is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may be helpful.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1007
Information on vaginal dilators and lubricants following radiation therapy to the pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37454
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4003
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This Nova Scotia resource provides some examples of dilators and lubricants that can be used for vaginal dilation after pelvic radiation. Please refer to the booklet “Use of Vaginal Dilators Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis” for more information. Examples of sets of dilators, individual dilators, and vaginal lubricants are given. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pelvic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This Nova Scotia resource provides some examples of dilators and lubricants that can be used for vaginal dilation after pelvic radiation. Please refer to the booklet “Use of Vaginal Dilators Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis” for more information. Examples of sets of dilators, individual dilators, and vaginal lubricants are given. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4003
Radiation Therapy : Full Bladder Instructions
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37391
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1005
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet outlines why having full bladder is beneficial for cancer treatments and provides instruction on how to make sure you have a full bladder for every appointment.
- 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 (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pelvic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet outlines why having full bladder is beneficial for cancer treatments and provides instruction on how to make sure you have a full bladder for every appointment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1005
Use of vaginal dilators following radiation therapy to the pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37453
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Radiation to the pelvis is used to treat cancer of the cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva, endometrium (uterus), bladder, rectum and anus. This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. Pelvic radiation can cause side effects, including narrowing and shortening of the vagina. This booklet explains how to prevent and manage this narrowing and shortening using a vaginal dilator. A vaginal dilator is a tube that is inserted into the v…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (30 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pelvic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- Radiation to the pelvis is used to treat cancer of the cervix, ovary, vagina, vulva, endometrium (uterus), bladder, rectum and anus. This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. Pelvic radiation can cause side effects, including narrowing and shortening of the vagina. This booklet explains how to prevent and manage this narrowing and shortening using a vaginal dilator. A vaginal dilator is a tube that is inserted into the vagina much like a tampon. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating. Information about dilators, breathing during dilation, steps for dilating, vaginal lubricants, and common questions and possible concerns is included. A list of resources is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
