Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet provides information and next steps for patients of childbearing age.
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Preparing for Your Lung Screening Chest CT Scan
A lung screening chest CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your scan, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after your appointment.
Preparing for Your Paracentesis Related to Your Cancer
Paracentesis, commonly called a tap, is a procedure to remove fluid from your belly (ascites). This pamphlet explains what paracentesis is, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Post-treatment Instructions
This pamphlet describes the recovery process after having High Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. It outlines what to expect, possible side effects, and how to contact your health care team.
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Pre-treatment Package
This pamphlet is for outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital) and outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used to treat prostate cancer. Topics include what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.
Psychosocial Support when Coping with Cancer
Many people with cancer find that talking with a Psychosocial Oncology health care professional can be helpful. Psychosocial Oncology health care professionals provide psychotherapy, counselling, and other supports for individuals dealing with cancer.
Radiation Therapy
This pamphlet describes how radiation therapy works, why it has been recommended for you, and the different types of radiation treatment. Other information like how to get ready for each treatment, how long and how often the treatment will take place, and how to manage side effects, is also listed.
Radiation Therapy: Breast Cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the Breast
This pamphlet answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, and what to expect from treatments.
Radiation Therapy: Full Bladder Instructions
This pamphlet outlines why having a full bladder is needed for cancer treatments and simulation marking appointments. It provides instructions on how to make sure you have a full bladder for every appointment.
Radiation Therapy: What to Expect When Treatments are Finished
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to the end of your radiation treatments. Topics include when your side effects will go away, how you should expect to feel over the coming weeks, and if you will need to make changes to your lifestyle. Questions you may want to ask your Health Care Team are included.