Topic outline

  • This section gives more detailed information about cancer treatment options. Learn about treatment types to help you know what to expect and how to prepare.

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    • What are the Goals of Care File

      You may hear your healthcare team talk about goals of care. The phrase "goals of care" refers to the end result that cancer care is meant to achieve. Read this pamphlet about the 3 main goals of care in cancer.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 4 minutes

    • Chemotherapy Series

      Chemotherapy is a type of treatment for some cancers. This eLearning series is designed to help patients and caregivers understand and prepare for chemotherapy.

    • Learn About Chemotherapy SCORM package

      Learn what chemotherapy is, how it works and the common ways to get chemotherapy.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Prepare for Your Intravenous (IV) Chemotherapy Treatment SCORM package

      This eLearning module explains how to prepare for chemotherapy treatment at Princess Margaret. You can also learn tips to help a person prepare for their chemotherapy treatment

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Learn About Your Chemotherapy Treatment Appointment SCORM package

      This eLearning module is designed for people who will have IV chemotherapy at Princess Margaret as part of their cancer treatment. You can learn about how to prepare for the appointment and what to expect during the chemotherapy appointment.  

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Side Effects of Chemotherapy SCORM package

      This eLearning module describes what side effects a person may have while getting chemotherapy and how to manage side effects. You can learn more about side effects on the "Caring for the Patient" section of this platform.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Intimacy, Sexual Function and Fertility SCORM package

      Chemotherapy can affect sexual function and fertility. This eLearning module explains how this treatment can affect intimacy and fertility options for people who are getting chemotherapy.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

    • Gynecologic Chemotherapy Series

      Some people with gynecological cancers may get chemotherapy treatment. This eLearning series is designed to help patients and caregivers understand and prepare for gynecological chemotherapy.

    • Learn About Chemotherapy SCORM package

      People with gynecological cancers may get chemotherapy as part of their treatment. This eLearning module explains what is chemotherapy, how ti works and common ways of getting chemotherapy.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Prepare for Your Intravenous Chemotherapy Treatment SCORM package

      Learn how to prepare for chemotherapy treatment for gynecologic cancers at Princess Margaret. This eLearning module explains what to expect and eating tips to prepare for chemotherapy treatment.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Learn About Your Chemotherapy Treatment Appointment SCORM package

      This eLearning module talks about treatment appointments. Learn how a person can prepare for a chemotherapy appointment and what to expect at the appointment.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Side Effects of Chemotherapy SCORM package

      People who receive chemotherapy as part of their gynecological cancer treatment may have side effects. This eLearning module explains what side effects a person can have and how to manage them. To learn more about side effects, go to the section "Caring for the Patient".

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Intimacy, Sexual Function and Fertility SCORM package

      Chemotherapy can affect sexual function and fertility. This eLearning module explains how chemotherapy can affect intimacy for gynecologic cancer patients. The module also talks about options to preserve fertility. To learn more about fertility options, go to the section "Prepare for Cancer Treatment".

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

    • Radiation Therapy Series

      Radiation is a type of cancer treatment. This series of courses was designed to help patients and caregivers understand and prepare for radiation treatment.

    • About Radiation Therapy SCORM package

      Learn about external beam radiation therapy and when it is used as a part of cancer treatment. 

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Getting Radiation Therapy at Princess Margaret SCORM package

      Learn about getting external beam radiation therapy as a part of cancer treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. 

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • What You Need to Know About Antioxidants and Your Radiation Therapy URL

      Some supplements can reduce the effect of radiation treatment. This brochure explains what supplements to avoid during radiation therapy.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 9 minutes
    • Radiation and Cisplatin Chemotherapy and PORTEC-3 Gynecology Chemotherapy Class URL

      Along with radiation therapy, some people with gynecological cancers receive a type of chemotherapy called Cisplatin. Learn about what to expect with these treatments and how to manage side effects.

      Format: Video - Time to Complete: 42 minutes

    • Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Series

      A stem cell transplant is a type of cancer treatment. A transplant is a complex process. This eLearning series is designed to help you and the patient understand and prepare for a stem-cell transplant.

    • The Transplant Process SCORM package

      Learn about the allogeneic stem cell transplant process.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Donor Match SCORM package

      Learn about the donor match process of an allogeneic stem cell transplant and what it means for you.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Complications & Side Effects SCORM package

      Learn about the complications and side effects of an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • How to Lower Your Risk of Getting an Infection SCORM package

      Learn how to lower your risk of getting an infection.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Hand Hygiene URL

      Learn about hand hygiene and how to prevent infection while you are in hospital.

      Format: Video - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Know What to Expect in Hospital Video URL

      Learn what to expect in hospital for an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

      Format: Video - Time to Complete: 7 minutes
    • Visiting the Stem Cell Transplant Unit Video URL

      Learn what to expect when visiting patients in the stem cell transplant unit.

      Format: Video - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Roles in Your Care SCORM package

      For patients thinking about allogenic stem cell transplant.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

    • Gamma Knife Treatment

      Gamma knife treatment is used to treat brain metastases. This section explains what this treatment entails and what to expect when using a frame and a mask.

    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery URL

      Gamma knife radiosurgery is used to treat brain metastases. These videos explain about how it works, what to do the day of the treatment, and what happens after the treatment.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 11 minutes
    • What to Expect When Getting Radiosurgery on the Gamma Knife Treatment Unit (Using a Frame) URL

      Some people get gamma knife treatment using a frame. There are 5 steps for radiosurgery with a frame. This brochure explains the 5 steps and what to expect after getting treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 14 minutes
    • What to Expect When Getting Treatment With the Gamma Knife (Using a Mask) URL

      Some people get gamma knife treatment using a mask. This brochure explains what happens when receiving Gamma knife treatment with a mask.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 9 minutes

  • Cancer treatment can be complex and needs a team of experts working together. Learn about the healthcare team and their roles.

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    • My Cancer Care Team URL

      A cancer patient will have a team involved in their care. This website explains who the members of the cancer care team are and what their roles are.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Talk With your Cancer Care Team URL

      You might have questions for the healthcare team. This website explains who are the experts in a cancer care team and how to contact them.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • My Questions for the Cancer Care Team URL

      Appointments with doctors can be short. Use this guide to learn how to get the most out of appointments.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 8 minutes

  • Patients and caregivers are part of the decision-making team. Learn about your role in decision-making and what services there are to guide you in this process.

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    • Providing Patients with Health Information: A guide for Caregivers File

      You may worry that information will distress the person with cancer. This brochure talks about what information will patients get, when they will get it and how.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 8 minutes
    • Making Difficult Decisions URL

      The Bioethical board can support you in dealing with ethical issues in a patient's care. Learn more about their services in this website.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 3 minutes
    • My Questions for the Cancer Care Team URL

      Appointments with doctors can be short. Use this guide to learn how to get the most out of appointments.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 8 minutes
    • How to be a Partner in Cancer Care: A Guide for Caregivers File

      This brochure is designed for caregivers who want to learn how to actively engage in treatment. You can use this information to support a person with cancer in making decisions, asking questions, or talking with the healthcare team.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 4 minutes

  • Some people think that palliative care is only used at the end of life. This is not true. Palliative care helps improve the quality of life of a person with a severe illness in any stage of their journey. This section explains how palliative care can help create a better quality of life during and after treatment.

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    • Learn About Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care URL

      Occupational therapy helps people manage daily tasks. This resource tells patients how a therapist can make a plan to cover their needs. You can use this resource to learn how an occupational therapist can support a person with cancer in dealing with daily tasks.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 3 minutes
    • Know About Physiotherapy in Palliative Care URL

      Physiotherapy can help a person manage physical symptoms of cancer. This resource explains patients what physiotherapy is and suggests exercises to move around.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 6 minutes

  • This section explains what complementary therapies are and the types of therapies. Talk with the healthcare team before trying any complementary therapy.

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    • Thinking About Complementary and Alternative Medicine URL

      Cancer treatment can be combined with some other therapies. This brochure explains different types of complementary therapies and some guides to use them safely.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 21 minutes
    • Exercise for People With Cancer URL

      Exercise can improve a person's physical and mental health. This brochure has exercise tips for people with cancer. It can help you know how to make exercise pleasant and safe for others.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 6 minutes
    • Art Therapy  URL

      Art therapy can support the well-being of people with cancer. This brochure talks about art therapy at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. It explains what is it and how to get referred to the service.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • Music Therapy URL

      Music therapy can help cancer people cope with cancer. This brochure explains how it can help and how to get referred. Music therapy is free for inpatients at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • A Guide to Mindfulness Programs  URL

      Mindfulness is a type of meditation that can help people process their thoughts and feelings. This brochure lists mindfulness programs for you and others.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • Taking Herbal Medicine as Part of Your Cancer Care URL

      Practice caution when using herbs during cancer treatment. This brochure explains what effect herbs can have during treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • What to Expect at UHN if You Use Cannabis URL

      Talking about cannabis use with the healthcare team is important. In this resource, you can learn about rules for use of cannabis inside UHN hospitals.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 9 minutes
    • Complementary Therapies URL

      This brochure was made by the Australia Cancer Council. It describes the evidence behind different types of complementary therapies and what to expect when using them.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • During treatment, the person with cancer will get many blood tests. This section can help you learn about what the blood tests are used for, the different types of blood tests and how to understand test results.

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    • Understand Your Blood Tests URL

      A blood test or blood work uses your blood to find out many things about your health. Learn about blood tests and what the results can tell about your health.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Understand Your Blood Test Results for Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer URL

      Patients with a differentiated thyroid cancer should be able to read their blood test results. Learn the different parts of blood, how to read blood test results, and where to get more details about blood test results.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 9 minutes

  • Clinical trials offer new treatments for patients. This section explains how cancer research works, what it is, and where you can look for clinical trials that match a patient's needs.

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    • What are Clinical Trials  URL

      UHN patients can be part of clinical trials. Learn what they are, how they work, and search for clinical trials at UHN.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Clinical Trials  URL

      Clinical trials are an option for treating cancer. Learn about the types of clinical trials, the patient's rights, and questions to ask to the healthcare team.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 30 minutes