141 resources found

  • Colorectal Cancer Pathfinder: Information for patients and families Share

    Use this pathfinder to find Colorectal Cancer resources available in the J. Wesley Graham Patient and Family Resource Centre and on the internet.

  • Breast Cancer Pathfinder: Information for patients and families Share

    Use this pathfinder to find Breast Cancer resources available in the J. Wesley Graham Patient and Family Resource Centre and on the internet.

  • Key points about cancer care to new patients Share

    The Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program has developed a new way for patients needing cancer treatment to better understand what their care may involve.

    The program has launched a five minute introductory video walking new patients through important aspects about cancer treatment.

  • My CANCERiQ Share

    This website, designed by CCO, helps you understand your cancer risk and what you can do to lower it. Visit the site to start a risk assessment.

  • Colon and Rectal Cancer: From diagnosis to treatment Share
    Author: Paul Ruggieri   Year of Publication: 2012

    This handy, reassuring guide helps recently diagnosed patients answer pressing questions, such as: How far advanced is the disease? What tests are involved? What treatments will be recommended? This fully updated third edition is a quick, reliable reference that helps decipher confusing and intimidating medical jargon and explains the most current procedures and treatment options. Among these are the increasingly popular trend of using chemotherapy and radiation prior to surgery, targeted therapies involving newer drugs that limit their focus to the cancer cells, the use of laparoscopic surgery, and latest approaches in radiation therapy, chemotherapy drugs, and immunotherapy. This work also reviews symptoms and risk factors for colon cancer, how the disease may be prevented, and pros and cons of various treatments.

    Available for Loan
    This book can be accessed at the J. Wesley Graham Patient and Family Resource Centre.
    Call number: 616.994 Ruggi
    Available for Purchase
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    2. Indigo
  • Bone Health During Cancer Treatment Share

    As you get older, your bones naturally get thinner. Some cancer treatments (like hormone therapy) and steroids (like prednisone and dexamethasone) can make your bones thin earlier than normal.

  • Cannabis and Cancer Share

    Cannabis (sometimes called marijuana, pot or weed) is a type of plant. Cannabis is not usually recommended for treating health problems. Cannabis does not treat cancer or lower the risk of getting cancer.

  • Constipation During Cancer Treatment Share

    Constipation is when you are having bowel movements (going poo) less often than normal. Call your healthcare team if you have not had a bowel movement for 3 or more days (or 2 days if you are taking laxatives regularly). You may need medication to have regular bowel movements.

  • COVID Vaccine Information Share

    Health Canada has approved two COVID-19 vaccines made by the drug companies Pfizer and Moderna. These approvals mean that Canadians can get the vaccines once they are available. Health Canada is reviewing other vaccines that may also be approved soon.

  • Exercise for People with Cancer Share

    Exercise can help you feel better while you are getting treatment for cancer. It is never too early or too late in your treatment to start exercising.

  • Hand -Foot Syndrome Share

    Hand-foot syndrome is a side-effect of some chemotherapy. It is also called Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia or PPE. It affects the skin on your hands and the bottom of your feet. It usually starts with tingling or swelling of your

  • How to Manage Bowel Problems for Men with Prostate Cancer Share

    This guide is for men who have had treatment for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer treatments like surgery or radiation can cause problems with your bowels. Talk to your healthcare team about any bowel problems you have. If you have bowel problems, it may help to keep a journal to write down when and how often you have a bowel movement as well as what you eat. Once your healthcare team knows more about your bowel problems, they can help you manage your symptoms and treat the problem.

  • How to Manage Hormonal Symptoms for Men with Prostate Cancer Share

    This guide is for men who have had treatment for prostate cancer. Hormonal therapy to treat prostate cancer can cause changes in your testosterone levels.

  • How to Manage Loss of Appetite Share

    This guide is for people who have loss of appetite before, during or after cancer treatment. It can be used by patients, family, friends or caregivers. It does not replace advice from your health care team. Loss of appetite is when you do not have feelings of hunger or interest in food. If you are not able to eat you may lose weight and not be strong enough for your treatments.

  • How to Manage Sexual Problems for Men with Prostate Cancer Share

    This guide is for men who have had treatment for prostate cancer. Sexual problems after prostate cancer treatment are common. Treatments can cause changes in your: erections, orgasms, ejaculation (when you orgasm), fertility, sexual desire, and feelings and attitudes about sex.