Patient Education Resources

Calluses

This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus and treatment.

Can I Have a Diagnostic Imaging Test While I am Pregnant?

This pamphlet looks at why you may need to have a diagnostic imaging test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant after a test.

Cancer and Distress

Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. This is pamphlet describes the Patients Come First questionnaire and how knowing how you are feeling can help your cancer care team to better care for you.

Cancer and the Risk of Blood Clots

Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots (also called Cancer Associated Thrombosis or CAT). This pamphlet explains what blood clots are, who is at a higher risk, and what conditions CAT may cause.

Cancer Care: Spiritual Care

This pamphlet explains how Spiritual Care can help patients and families of any ethnic or religious background.

Cancer Clinical Trials

This pamphlet explains what clinical trials are and how you can be part of cancer research.

Cancer Pain

Many people who have cancer worry about being in pain, but not all people with cancer experience pain. For those who do, there have been many improvements in preventing and managing pain. This pamphlet explains how your cancer team will treat your pain, types of pain, worries about addiction to pain medication, how to deal with pain, and medication side effects.

Cancer Related Brain Fog

Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition that can happen to anyone who uses cannabis (marijuana), especially people who use it regularly. This pamphlet provides information about treatment, as well as what to do if you need help.

Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur

Ce dépliant explique pourquoi on vous a prescrit un cannabinoïde, la quantité et la façon de prendre ce médicament, les effets secondaires et la manière de rester en sécurité lorsque vous prenez ce médicament. This pamphlet is also available in English.