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
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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
Use of vaginal dilators following radiation therapy to the pelvis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37453
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
- Available Online
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This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. 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
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Vagina
- Abstract
- This booklet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4002
Vaginal dilation information for patients receiving treatment for anal cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37455
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4004
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving 6 weeks of pelvic radiation treatment and getting chemotherapy during the first and fifth week of radiation. Information about when to start dilating is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. 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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anus Neoplasms - therapy
- Neoplasms - complications
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anus--Cancer--Treatment
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving 6 weeks of pelvic radiation treatment and getting chemotherapy during the first and fifth week of radiation. Information about when to start dilating is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4004
Vaginal dilation information for patients receiving treatment for cancer of the endometrium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37457
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4006
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who are receiving 4 cycles of chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, about a 3-week recovery period, and then 2 more cycles of chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. 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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endometrial Neoplasms - therapy
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endometrium--Cancer--Treatment
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who are receiving 4 cycles of chemotherapy, pelvic radiation, about a 3-week recovery period, and then 2 more cycles of chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4006
Vaginal dilation information for patients receiving treatment for cervical and vaginal cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37456
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4005
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving pelvic radiation treatments along with weekly chemotherapy. Information about when to start dilating is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. 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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people receiving pelvic radiation treatments along with weekly chemotherapy. Information about when to start dilating is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4005
Vaginal dilation information for patients receiving treatment for rectal cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37458
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4007
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who have had radiation and chemotherapy, then surgery, and will be receiving more chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. 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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Rectal Neoplasms - therapy
- Self Care
- Vagina
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Rectum--Cancer--Treatment
- Self-care, Health
- Vagina
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about vaginal dilation for people who have had radiation and chemotherapy, then surgery, and will be receiving more chemotherapy. Information about when to dilate is given. A link to a teaching video is provided. Contact information for further questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4007
