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Patient Education Resources

1,424 Patient Education Resources

Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSCCP-1670

Certain blood cancers and blood disorders are treated with a stem cell transplant. Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI), like chemotherapy, is given to get your body ready for the stem cells. This pamphlet describes why TMI has been recommended, what will happen during treatment, possible side effects, and available supports.

Initiation and Motivation After an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-2228

Many people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) have trouble doing tasks or taking part in activities. This is often caused by a problem with initiation (the ability to start an activity), not with motivation (the desire to do an activity). This pamphlet explains how problems with initiation may affect you and what you can do to help with initiation.

Injectable Iron and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1495

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or who are on dialysis, have anemia because their red blood cells are low. The body needs iron to help make new red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Injection de Botox®

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1783

Les injections de Botox peuvent être utilisées pour traiter votre blépharospasme (clignotement rapide des yeux) ou vos spasmes musculaires faciaux. Le Botox arrête les spasmes en bloquant les produits chimiques qui les causent. Le Botox ne guérit pas. Il offre plutôt un soulagement temporaire des symptômes. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer aux injections, traitements et effets secondaires.

Injection de stéroïde pour l’œil

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1743

Un stéroïde peut être injecté dans votre œil ou autour de votre œil pour traiter des troubles qui causent de l’inflammation ou de l’enflure dans l’œil. On explique comment le traitement est fait et les soins à dispenser après le traitement (au moyen de gouttes pour les yeux). This pamphlet is also available in English.

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