Topic outline

  • Some treatments cause specific side effects. This section explains what side effects are common with chemotherapy.

    URL: 1
    • Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy URL

      Chemotherapy can cause many side effects. This brochure explains what chemotherapy is, side effects of chemotherapy, how to reduce side effects, and problems to look out for.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 60 minutes

  • Lymphedema is swelling due to a build-up of lymph fluid in the body. This section explains how to reduce swelling in the upper and lower part of the body.

    URLs: 2
    • How to Self-Bandage Your Hand(s) and Arm(s) to Reduce Lymphedema URL

      Self-bandaging can help reduce upper body lymphedema (swelling). This brochure is made for patients, but you can learn how to apply bandages as well. This brochure explains how to self-bandage hands and arms.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • How to Self-Bandage Your Leg(s) and Feet to Reduce Lymphedema URL

      Self-bandaging can help reduce lower body lymphedema (swelling). This brochure is made for patients, but you can learn how to apply bandages as well. This brochure explains how to self-bandage legs and feet.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes

  • Cancer treatment can cause changes in appetite (what a person wants to eat). This section explains how to cook for people with loss of appetite.

    URLs: 4
    • How to Manage Loss of Appetite URL

      People can lose their appetite before, during or after cancer treatment. This brochure explains why some people lose their appetite, what to do if a person does not want to eat and who to ask for help.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 7 minutes
    • Increasing Calories and Protein in Your Diet URL

      People need calories and protein to be healthy. This brochure explains why calories and protein are important, how to add them to snacks, and offers tips for eating.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Recipes for Appetite Loss URL

      These recipes are designed for people who do not want to eat. This website has videos that show you how to cook, and offers written recipes that are nutritious and easy to make.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video
    • Recipes for People Who Have Taste Changes URL

      Some treatments affect the way food tastes. These recipes are designed for people who have taste changes. This website has videos that show you how to cook, and offers written recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video

  • Some treatments change how the digestive system works. Some people can have constipation, while others can have diarrhea. This section explains how to manage changes in bowel function.

    URLs: 7
    • Bowel Obstruction for People With Gynecologic Cancer  URL

      Bowel obstruction is when a part of the bowel is blocked. Patients getting gynecologic cancer treatment can have bowel obstruction. These videos explain what bowel obstruction syndrome is, how to manage it, and how to prevent it from getting worse.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 5 minutes per video
    • Constipation During Cancer Treatment URL

      Some cancer treatments cause people to poo less often. This brochure explains how to use medicine and how to change routines to reduce constipation.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • How to Manage Your Diarrhea  URL

      Diarrhea is common among people getting cancer treatment. A person can have diarrhea before, during or after treatment. This brochure explains what causes diarrhea, how to manage it and when to contact the healthcare team.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Eating Tips for People with Diarrhea URL

      Diet changes can help reduce diarrhea. This brochure explains when to change the diet, what changes to make, and what foods to avoid.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Know About a Low Fibre Diet for Partial Bowel Obstruction URL

      A low fibre diet can help reduce bowel obstruction. This brochure explains what foods to eat and avoid when a person has bowel obstruction.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 18 minutes
    • Recipes for People Who Have Constipation URL

      These recipes are designed to reduce constipation. This website has videos and recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video
    • Recipes for People Who Have Diarrhea, Gas and/or Bloating URL

      These recipes are designed to reduce diarrhea, gas and bloating. This website has videos and recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video

  • Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of cancer treatment. They can have a big impact on a preson's quality of life. This section explains how to manage nausea and vomiting, and offers tips and recipes to help reduce nausea and vomiting.

    URLs: 3
    • How to Manage Your Nausea and Vomiting URL

      Nausea and vomiting can affect a person's daily life. This brochure explains what causes nausea and vomiting, how to manage nausea and vomiting, and when to contact the healthcare team.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • Eating Tips for Dealing With Nausea URL

      Certain foods and drinks can help decrease nausea. This brochure explains what foods may be easier to eat for a person with nausea, what foods make nausea worse, and tips to help control nausea.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • Recipes for Eating When a Person Has Nausea URL

      These recipes are designed to reduce nausea. This website has videos and recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video

  • Some people lose their hair after chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Hair loss is temporary. This section explains how to prepare for hair loss.

    URLs: 3
    • Preparing for Hair Loss from Cancer Treatment URL

      Wigs and headwear can help a person cope with hair loss. This brochure explains how to prepare for hair loss, how wigs and headwear can help a person cope, and how to choose the right wig.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Chemotherapy and Hair Loss: A Guide to Scalp Cooling URL

      Scalp cooling can help reduce hair loss in people with solid cancer tumours. Scalp cooling is not approved for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. This brochure explains how to use scalp cooling.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Managing Hair Loss URL

      This website has tips about how to manage hair loss such as information about wigs and the use of scarves and hats.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 10 minutes

  • Cancer-related fatigue is not the same as normal fatigue. People with cancer can feel extreme tiredness. This section explains how to manage cancer-related fatigue, ways to reduce it, and how to balance everyday activities.

    SCORM package: 1File: 1URLs: 3
    • Cancer Related Fatigue SCORM package

      Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer. This eLearning module explains what cancer-related fatigue is, what causes it and how to manage it.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • How to Manage Your Fatigue File

      Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer. This website explains what causes fatigue and has tips to manage it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes
    • Using Your Energy Wisely: Learn About Energy Saving Tips and How to Balance Everyday Activities URL

      This brochure explains way to reduce cancer-related fatigue, and how to make everyday activities easier.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 17 minutes
    • Fatigue Clinic URL

      The Fatigue clinic can help people with cancer manage cancer-related fatigue. This website explains how to register to the Fatigue Clinic for help to manage fatigue.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 2 minutes
    • Recipes for Cancer-Related Fatigue URL

      These recipes are designed to reduce fatigue. This website has videos and recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes

  • Cancer and cancer treatment can affect how the body feels and looks. This section explains how to manage body image concerns, and has tips on how to care for the body during cancer treatment.

    URLs: 3
    • Managing Body Image Concerns After Cancer Treatment URL

      This brochure is designed for patients, but it can help you learn about some common changes in the body during and after cancer.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 7 minutes
    • Breast Care, Forms & Garments URL

      This website explains different bra types, how to prepare for a fitting and types of breast protheses (for example, a breast implant).

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Taking Care of Your Skin During Radiation Therapy URL

      This brochure explains how radiation therapy can affect the skin, and how to prevent skin damage during treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

  • Some treatments can affect the skin. This section explains how to care for, clean and keep skin healthy.

    URLs: 3
    • How to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Prevent Pressure Injuries URL

      Pressure injuries (also called bed sores) can appear in any part of the body that has constant pressure. This brochure explains how pressure injuries occur and how to prevent them.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Having a Sitz Bath at Home URL

      Some treatments can damage skin in the pelvic area (anus, vagina or scrotum). This brochure explains what a sitz bath is and how it helps the skin heal.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Help Skin Heal with Saline Soaks URL

      Some treatments can damage skin. Saline soaks can help with skin that is itchy, dry or sore. This brochure explains how to use saline soaks to help the skin heal.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 3 minutes

  • Changes in brain function (thinking) can happen with cancer treatment. This section explains the changes that can happen, how to improve brain function and what can be done when a person has changes in brain function.

    SCORM package: 1URLs: 2
    • Cancer-Related Brain Fog SCORM package

      Some cancer treatments can cause cancer-related brain fog. Brain fog is a change in thinking. This eLearning module explains what brain fog is, what causes it and how to improve brain function.

      Format: eLearning Module - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Cancer-Related Brain Fog URL

      People treated for cancer may notice changes in their thinking during or after treatment. This is known as cancer-related brain fog. This brochure will explain symptoms and possible causes of cancer-related brain fog, and describe some ways to manage and improve your symptoms.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • Delirium URL

      Delirium is a condition that causes a person to be confused. This brochure explains the signs and symptoms of delirium, how it can be prevented and how it can be treated.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 12 minutes

  • Mouth problems are common during some cancer treatments. This section explains how to care for the mouth before, during and after cancer treatment.

    File: 1URLs: 8
    • Mouth Care During Cancer Treatment File

      During cancer treatment, the mouth needs lots of care. This brochure explains how to care for the mouth and lips, and how to prevent mouth problems during treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 3 minutes
    • Taking Care of Your Mouth During Cancer Treatment URL

      People getting radiation or chemotherapy can have mouth problems. This brochure explains types of mouth problems, why it is important to care for your mouth, how to prevent problems and what to do if problems start.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • What You Need to Know About Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw URL

      Patients having radiation on the head and neck can get osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. Osteoradionecrosis is when bone in the jaw dies because of radiation. This brochure explains who can get osteoradionecrosis, and how to prevent it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 7 minutes
    • Why You Should Visit the Dental Oncology Clinic Before Your Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant URL

      Before getting an allogeneic stem cell transplant, patients need to visit an oncology dentist. This brochure explains why patients need to visit a dentist, and how a dentist at Princess Margaret can help with side effects of treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 12 minutes
    • Why You Should Visit the Dental Oncology Clinic Before Your Autologous Stem Cell Transplant URL

      Before getting an autologous stem cell transplant, patients need to visit an oncology dentist. This brochure explains why patients need to visit a dentist, and how a dentist at Princess Margaret can help with side effects of treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 10 minutes
    • Why You Should Visit the Dental Oncology Team Before Your Head and Neck Cancer Treatment  URL

      Before getting head and neck cancer treatment, patients need to visit an oncology dentist. This brochure explains why patients need to visit a dentist, and how a dentist at Princess Margaret can help with side effects of treatment.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 8 minutes
    • Understand How Bisphosphonates or Similar Medicines Can Affect Your Dental Care URL

      Some medicines like bisphosphonates can damage bone in the mouth. This brochure explains what to do when taking bisphosphonates.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 4 minutes
    • Know About the Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinic URL

      The Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinic has a team of dentists who are experts in treating cancer patients. The clinic can help patients with head and neck treatment, or those getting a stem cell transplant. This brochure explains what dentists do at the clinic, how and when to contact them.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 6 minutes
    • Recipes for People Who Have Sore Mouth or Throat and Swallowing Problems URL

      These recipes are designed for people with mouth or throat problems. This website has videos and recipes that are easy to make.

      Format: Video Series - Time to Complete: 10 minutes per video

  • Pain is a common side effect of cancer. But people do not have have to live with pain. Pain can be managed. This section explains the causes and types of pain and how to manage it.

    File: 1
    • How to Manage Cancer Pain File

      Some people with cancer feel pain during or after their treatment. This brochure is for patients, but it can help you spot symptoms of pain. This brochure explains what causes pain, when to talk with the healthcare team and how to manage pain.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes

  • Cancer treatment can affect the sexual life of a person. This section explains how to manage sex and intimacy during cancer treatment.

    URLs: 3
    • Manage Sex and Intimacy During and After Gynecologic Cancer Treatment URL

      Gynecologic cancer treatments can affect sexual function and intimacy. This brochure explains how gynecologic cancer treatments can affect sex and intimacy and how to manage changes.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 40 minutes
    • Vaginal Health Information for People with Cancer URL

      Some cancer treatments can cause changes to the vagina. This brochure explains possible changes and and how to manage them.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 45 minutes
    • Breast Cancer: Your Emotions, Body Image and Sexual Health URL

      Feelings and intimacy can change with breast cancer treatment. This brochure was designed for patients but can be helpful for caregivers. You can learn about feelings a person with cancer may have, how different treatments can affect their sexual health, and how to boost sex drive.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 30 minutes

  • It is normal to have a range of emotions when dealing with cancer. Cancer can affect the emotional health of the person with cancer, caregivers and families. Sometimes, it can be hard to cope with certain emotions. This section deals with ways to manage hard emotions.

    Files: 2
    • How to Manage Depression During Cancer File

      It is normal for people with cancer and caregivers to feel sad and worried. But if the feelings are strong and do not go away for a long time, it may be depression. This brochure explains what depression is, how it can be treated and how to manage it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 15 minutes
    • How to Manage Anxiety File

      It is normal for patients and caregivers coping with cancer to feel some anxiety. But when someone feels nervous, worried and fearful for a long time, they may need help to manage it. This brochure explains what anxiety is and how to manage it.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 20 minutes