Patient Education Resources

Getting to Treatment

Getting between home and cancer treatment can be hard. This pamphlet explains where you can get help if you need help getting to cancer treatment, what to do if you need accessible transportation, and other resources.

Greffe allogénique de cellules souches - Site Victoria General (VG), QE II

Ce livret fournit de l'information sur la greffe de cellules souches à partir de cellules provenant d'un donneur ou d'une donneuse. On y trouve des renseignements sur les greffes de cellules souches, les phases d'une greffe allogénique de cellules souches, les soins en consultation externe, les façons de prendre soin de vous à domicile et les changements au mode de vie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Greffe allogénique de cellules souches Instructions pour le congé - Site Victoria General (VG), QE II

Ce livret explique ce à quoi vous attendre lorsque vous quittez l'hôpital après une greffe allogénique (allogreffe) de cellules souches. Les sujets abordés sont la prévention des complications, les médicaments, les soins en consultation externe, le retour au travail et la vaccination. On y trouve également des renseignements sur la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments.

Hair Loss

Hair loss (also called alopecia) is a common side effect of cancer treatment. This pamphlet answers common questions about hair loss. It gives ways to cope and questions to ask your health care team.

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 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.

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Standard Outpatient Procedure)

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

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Vault Procedure)

This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy (vault procedure) given for gynecological cancers. It explains what it is, what will happen on the day of treatment, how is the treatment done, and what happens after.