Patient Education Resources

Even After a Cancer Diagnosis: It's Never Too Late To Be Active

This pamphlet outlines the benefits of being active, goal setting, and how it can affect cancer treatment. A list of supports are available to you is also included.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

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

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.

Getting Chemotherapy by an Elastomeric Infusion Pump

This pamphlet explains what types of drugs can be given by an infusion pump, how an infusion pump works, how to carry and take care of the pump, and instructions on how to solve issues with the pump.

Getting to Treatment

This pamphlet explains where you can get help if you are going to have trouble getting to treatment, what to do if you need accessible transportation, and other helpful resources.

Hand and Foot Syndrome (Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia)

This pamphlet explains what Hand and Foot Syndrome is. A list of its symptoms and how to manage them is listed.

HDR Brachytherapy for Esophagus Cancer

This pamphlet outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used for esophagus cancer including what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological (female) Cancers - Standard Inpatient Procedure

This pamphlet is for inpatients (patients admitted to hospital). This pamphlet outlines how HDR brachytherapy is used for gynecological cancers including what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment.

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological (female) Cancers - Standard Outpatient Procedure

This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy for gynecological cancers including what will happen the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after treatment. For outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers

This pamphlet explains what to expect after HDR (high-dose-rate) brachytherapy treatment for gynecological cancer. Topics include how to care for yourself, possible side effects, and when you should go to the Emergency room.