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Patient Education Resources

148 Patient Education Resources

Cytotoxic Precautions at Home

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4037

This pamphlet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4059

During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.

Financial Matters

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4024

For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), and more.

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