Cancer Learning Centre

208 resources found

• Autologous Stem Cell Transplant: What to expect on admission day Share

  This handout reviews what you can expect on the day of your admission for a stem cell transplant at WRHN Cancer Centre. Created by the WRHN Cancer Centre.

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  1. Pemgrrcc0001 Sctadmission Final (PDF File, 1.93 MB)
• After Your Autologous Stem Cell Transplant: What to Expect After Going Home Share

  This handout goes through what to expect after discharge from the hospital following your stem cell transplant. Created by the WRHN Cancer Centre.

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  1. Pemgrrcc0002 Sctdischarge Final (PDF File, 228.96 KB)
• TRUS & Gold Seed Procedure - WWRCP Share

  This handout details the steps to take before having your transrectal ultrasound and gold seed procedure. Created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Centre.

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  1. Trusgold Seed Procedure Pemwwrcp0011 May2025 Final (PDF File, 241.09 KB)
• Side Effects to Watch for on T-Cell Engaging Antibodies Share

  Handout reviewing key side effects to watch for when someone is on T-Cell Engaging Antibodies. Created by the WWRCP clinical team.

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  1. Side Effects To Watch For Tcell Engaging Antibodies Pemwwrcp00035 Mar2025 Accessible Final (PDF File, 126 KB)
• Indigenous Cancer Navigator Share

  Two-page handout that details all of the things an Indigenous Cancer Navigator can help you with if you have cancer.

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  1. Pemwhrncc0044 Indigenous Cancer Nav1Page June2025 Final (PDF File, 837.83 KB)
• Support for First Nations, Inuit, Metis, & Urban Indigenous Peoples: How An Indigenous Cancer Navigator Can Help Share

  A 5-page document with information about the Indigenous Cancer Navigator, how to contact them, and how they can support you in cancer care. This material also goes through how the Waterloo Regional Cancer Program is making Indigenous care better. At the end, you will find key Indigenous health resources for more information.

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  1. Pemwrhncc0041 Indigenous Patient Nav June2025 Accessible Final (PDF File, 2.25 MB)
• Calling Your Healthcare Team: Contact Information for Patients of WRHN Cancer Centre Share

  This handout provides the phone extensions for all of our clinical teams (doctors, nurses, administrative staff).

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  1. Pemwrhncc0043 Contact Us Aug2025 Final (PDF File, 211.77 KB)
• Radiation Tattoo Removal Services: For People Who Have Finished Radiation Treatment In Waterloo Region Share

  Please note that before you look at removing your radiation tattoos you get permission from your Radiation Oncologist. This handout provides a list of local businesses that offer radiation tattoo removal.

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  1. Pemgrrcc0015 Radiation Tattoo Removal Services June2025 Final (PDF File, 213.08 KB)
• Indigenous Palliative Care Fact Sheets - CCO Share

  Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario has created 4 Indigenous Palliative Care Fact Sheets.

  The Indigenous Palliative Care Fact Sheets are developed to support First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous people living with a life-changing illness and their families, caregivers and communities.

• Vaccine Immunizations After Autologous Stem Cell Transplant - WWRCP Share

  This handout was created by the WWRCP. It helps to guide patients who have had an auto stem cell transplant in getting re-vaccinated.

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  1. Pemwrhncc0040 Transplant Vaccine1Page July2025 Final (PDF File, 154.71 KB)
• Grief & Loss Supports - Hospice WR Share

  This handout was created by Hospice Waterloo Region. It is an overview of the not-for-profit grief and loss supports in the Waterloo Wellington Region.

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  1. Grief Loss Support Services Pamphlet August 2024 (PDF File, 1.84 MB)
• Ambulatory Infusion Pump - WWRCP Share

  This handout was created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program. It helps to guide people who are taking home an ambulatory infusion pump. It explains how to operate the machine, and what to do if problems arise.

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  1. Pemwrhncc0025 Ambulatory Infusion Pump July2025 Final (PDF File, 1.72 MB)
• Outpatient Consolidation Treatment - WWRCP Share

  This handout was created for patients with AML. It explains what consolidation chemotherapy is, the treatment/recovery phases, and general drug rules. This resource was created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.

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  1. Pemwrhncc0033 Outpatient Consolidation Treatment Sept2025 Accessible Final (PDF File, 513.15 KB)