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This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of autologous stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes.
This pamphlet explains what to expect before you start head and neck radiation treatments. It lists the members of your health care team, what to expect at your markings appointment, and frequently asked questions.
This pamphlet explains how to do the breath hold technique used during CT scans and cancer treatment.
Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. This is pamphlet describes the Patients Come First questionnaire and how knowing how you are feeling can help your cancer care team to better care for you.
Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots (also called Cancer Associated Thrombosis or CAT). This pamphlet explains what blood clots are, who is at a higher risk, and what conditions CAT may cause.
This pamphlet explains how Spiritual Care can help patients and families of any ethnic or religious background.
This pamphlet explains what clinical trials are and how you can be part of cancer research.
Many people who have cancer worry about being in pain, but not all people with cancer experience pain. For those who do, there have been many improvements in preventing and managing pain. This pamphlet explains how your cancer team will treat your pain, types of pain, worries about addiction to pain medication, how to deal with pain, and medication side effects.
Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained.