QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
This pamphlet explains the role of the head and neck oncology case manager in your care.
Lung cancer is 1 of the 4 most common cancers in Nova Scotia. This pamphlet explains what you can do to take care of your lung health and lists possible signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth. This pamphlet explains how tobacco can cause oral cancer and lists the symptoms of oral cancer. A list of resources for information and support to help you quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco products is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
Lung screening is about looking for lung cancer when you are feeling well and have no warning signs or symptoms. The goal is to find lung cancer early when treatment works best. This pamphlet answers common questions about the Nova Scotia Lung Screening Program.
This pamphlet goes over how tobacco use can affect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Available supports are listed.
Cancer may be treated with a combination of treatments; radiation therapy is used to shrink cancer and lower the chance of it returning. This pamphlet describes how to prepare for appointments, what will happen during your treatment, how long the treatments will take, coping strategies, and the possible side effects.
A course of radiation therapy is often a very effective way of treating cancer. This pamphlet describes side effects as well as questions you may want to ask your health care team.
Nova Scotia’s Lung Screening Program is for people who want to reduce their lung cancer risk. This pamphlet explains who can be screened and how the program works. Contact information is included.