Deep Breath Hold Technique
This pamphlet explains the deep breath hold technique used during CT scans, and how it effects your scan and treatment.
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Disconnecting an Elastomeric Infusion Pump from Your Port-A-Cath
This pamphlet gives instructions to help you and your family members or caregivers disconnect your pump at home. The pamphlet explains how to prevent an infection, when and how to disconnect your pump, and how to flush your port with heparin.
Effects of Cancer and Treatment: Cancer Pain
One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
Effects of Cancer and Treatment: Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling that can happen if your lymphatic system is not working properly. This pamphlet lists those who are at risk, the symptoms, and how to manage lymphedema.
Effects of Cancer and Treatment: Nausea and Vomiting
A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (the feeling of wanting to throw-up) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how to manage these side effects.
Effects of Cancer Treatment: Hair Loss
Hair loss, known as alopecia, is a common side effect of cancer treatment. This pamphlet includes information on the amount of hair, why it is being lost, if it will grow back, coping mechanisms for hair loss, and questions to ask your health care team.
Effects of Cancer Treatment: Healthy Eating
Everyone should eat healthy food, including people getting cancer treatment. This pamphlet offers suggestions about foods to eat that are high in protein and calories. Questions to ask your health care team are included.
Effects of Cancer Treatment: Low Red Blood Cells / Anemia
Low red blood cell count, called anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms and treatments for anemia, as well as ways to cope.
Erythropoieis-stimulating Agents (ESAs) for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): With Active Cancer or a History of Cancer or Stroke
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medicines that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This pamphlet looks at this the risks and benefits of ESAs if you have/have had cancer or a stroke.
Esophagitis During Radiation Therapy
Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis and information about the Esophageal Soft Diet.