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    • How to Manage Prescription Medicine File

      When someone has cancer, it is important that they keep track of the different medicines they take. Different medicines may include prescription medicines and non-prescription medicines. This brochure provides tips for understanding medicines, questions to ask about medicines and ways to help keep track of the different medicines.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 3 minutes
    • Help with Medications URL

      Medications can be used to help manage pain and other side effects of cancer. It is important to keep track of different medicines that are taken, and to keep medicines organized. This website offers tips on how to take medicines, and how to keep track of symptoms and medicines that are given.

      Format: Website - Time to Complete: 9 minutes
    • Steroid Use in Cancer and the Possible Side Effects URL

      Steroids are medicines that reduce inflammation (swelling) in the body. Steroids are sometimes given to help reduce side effects caused by cancer treatment. This brochure explains how to take steroids, side effects of steroids, and how to prevent any side effects caused by steroids.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 5 minutes
    • Oral Chemo at Home File

      Oral chemotherapy is a cancer treatment taken at home by mouth. This brochure explains how to handle oral chemotherapy, what to do with oral chemotherapy waste, and questions to ask the health care team.

      Format: Brochure - Time to Complete: 8 minutes
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