Systemic Therapy – Patient Video Series
This pamphlet includes a QR code to access narrated videos related to systemic therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oral anti-cancer treatments.
143 Patient Education Resources
Systemic Therapy Unit: Victoria General Hospital
The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.
Taking Care of Your Lung Health
Lung cancer is 1 of the 4 most common cancers in Nova Scotia. This pamphlet explains what you can do to take care of your lung health and lists possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Tele-Oncology – A Guide for Cancer Patients
Tele-Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax that connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.
The 'Flu Shot' -- Information for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Family Members
Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with a standard dose, inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet lists the reasons for getting a flu shot, what it does not prevent, who should get it and when based on cancer treatments.
The Benefits of Quitting Smoking for People with Cancer
This pamphlet outlines the benefits of quitting smoking for those with cancer.
The Take-Home Cancer Drug Fund
The Take Home Cancer Drug Fund is provided by the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program to help patients who have very high costs for their take home cancer drugs. This guide details how the fund works including what drugs are covered, who qualifies, and how you can benefit.
Tobacco and Oral Health
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, and floor or roof of the mouth. This pamphlet explains the many ways oral cancer develops and its symptoms. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS)
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS) services are available for anyone impacted by tobacco (clients and their families). This pamphlet explains what TFNS is, what supports are available, and what to expect when TFNS receives your referral.
Understanding Your Lung Screening Results
This information is for people who have been booked for a CT scan or have already had a chest CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your chest CT results.