What you need to know about taking antioxidants during your radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37528
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program Education Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4015
- Available Online
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Antioxidants are nutrients found in some foods and also in supplements such as pills. Antioxidants help your body protect and repair your cells from damage to keep them working normally. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage your cancer cells. Taking antioxidants may prevent your radiation treatment from working as well as it should because it may prevent some of the damage we are trying to cause to your cancer cells. This pamphlet explains whether you should take antioxidants during radia…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 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
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Antioxidants are nutrients found in some foods and also in supplements such as pills. Antioxidants help your body protect and repair your cells from damage to keep them working normally. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage your cancer cells. Taking antioxidants may prevent your radiation treatment from working as well as it should because it may prevent some of the damage we are trying to cause to your cancer cells. This pamphlet explains whether you should take antioxidants during radiation therapy, what vitamins and supplements you can take, and whether you can eat foods with antioxidants in them. Where to get more information is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program; Approved by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program Education Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4015
Radiation therapy : what you need to know about your appointments
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38217
Nova Scotia Health. Central Zone. Radiation Therapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4057
- Available Online
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This pamphlet should answer most questions you may have about your radiation therapy appointments and help you plan for your treatments.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Central Zone. Radiation Therapy
- 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
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet should answer most questions you may have about your radiation therapy appointments and help you plan for your treatments.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Therapy Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4057
Skin care during radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37396
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
- Available Online
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The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- 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 (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Skin - radiation effects
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the area being treated, if you can use hot water bottles or heating pads, how to care for your skin when going out into the sun or extreme cold, and if you can swim in a pool or use a sauna/steam room. Information on caring for your skin after your treatments are over and if you will have any long-term changes to your skin is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
Can I have a diagnostic imaging test while I am pregnant?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38149
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Zone. Diagnostic Imaging QI Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2317
- Available Online
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Diagnostic imaging tests take pictures of the inside of your body. These tests include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, nuclear medicine scans, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include: why you may need to have a test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, who will do your test, asking questions, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant afte…
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects
- Pregnancy--radiation effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pregnant women--Radiography
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- Diagnostic imaging tests take pictures of the inside of your body. These tests include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, nuclear medicine scans, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include: why you may need to have a test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, who will do your test, asking questions, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant after a test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging QI Committee, Eastern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2317
Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37384
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0070
- Available Online
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Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. Information and next steps are provided for patients of childbearing age.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Pregnancy complications
- Pregnancy - radiation effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer in pregnancy
- Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Cancer in women
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. Information and next steps are provided for patients of childbearing age.
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program ; approved by Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0070
