COVID-19 Vaccine and Cancer: Third Doses
This pamphlet explains whether you will need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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This pamphlet explains whether you will need a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine if you have had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Low red blood cell count, called anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms and treatments for anemia, as well as ways to cope.
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.
Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with a standard dose, inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet lists the reasons for getting a flu shot, what it does not prevent, who should get it and when based on cancer treatments.
A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.
This pamphlet answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, and what to expect from treatments.
This pamphlet explains what will happen when you are discharged from the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program. Information about what to do if you do not have a primary care provider is given. A list of resources is included.
This pamphlet explains how stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for prostate cancer works, how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment sessions, and what to expect after your treatments are finished.
This pamphlet lists ideas for physical activity, the benefits, and how to exercise safely, for people who living outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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.