How to Clean Up a Hazardous Drug Spill at Home

When a drug spill happens at home, there are some things you need to do to keep the people in your home safe. This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions to clean up a drug spill at home.

How to do Lymphatic Self-Massage on Your Face, Head and Neck

This pamphlet is for patients who were treated for head and neck cancer with surgery to remove a tumour(s) or lymph nodes, or with radiation therapy. The pamphlet outlines how your lymphatic system works, and how to do a lymphatic self-massage.

Use of Vaginal Dilators Following Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis

This pamphlet is for people with vaginas who are going to have, or who have had, any type of radiation to the pelvis. This booklet explains how pelvic radiation affects the vagina, side effects of radiation to the vagina, and the importance of dilating.

Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: Treatment to the Chest Area

This pamphlet gives information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the chest area. Topics include what will happen on the day I come for my simulation markings appointment, possible side effects, and how the treatments will affect your sexuality.

Receiving Your Pamidronate by an Intermate® Infusion Pump

An Intermate® Infusion Pump is a lightweight disposable pump that may be used to give you medications at home. This pamphlet explains how the pump works, how to carry the pump, and how to use it at home.

Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: Cystitis

Cystitis is an irritation and inflammation of the bladder lining. This is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes symptoms of cystitis, when it can happen, and what to do if you think you have it.

Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)

Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). This pamphlet explains the causes of neutropenia, the signs and symptoms of an infection, and how you can prevent infections.

Use of Steroids (Dexamethasone/Decadron®) for Patients with a Brain Tumour

A steroid medication called dexamethasone/Decadron® is often used for patients with a brain tumour to reduce swelling or fluid build-up (edema) in the brain. This pamphlet explains how steroids are taken and possible side effects. It also includes a Steroid Diary.

Skin Care During Radiation Therapy

The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what you can do to help, and what to avoid.

Systemic Therapy Unit: Victoria General Hospital

The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.