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PICo-SALAX Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions
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This 1 page handout is for people who are using PICO-SALAX before going for their colonoscopy. PICO-SALAX is a drug you will take the day before your colonoscopy to clean out your intestines before the test.
This is handout was created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.
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How Hospice of Waterloo Region Can Help
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A variety programs and services are available to support clients and their caregivers/those supporting the client. Our services support a palliative approach to care and are person-centered, focusing on individual needs. Our supports are offered at no charge to clients and/or their caregivers through the generous support of funders and donors.
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Nourish Program at Wellspring
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Eating healthy before, during and after cancer treatment can help you feel better, keep your body strong and better able to cope with side effects, and in some cases, may even lower your risk for recurrence.
With centres across Canada, including a national online centre, Wellspring is the Canadian leader in support programming for anyone experiencing cancer, including caregivers and family members.
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Bone Cancer - Understanding Your Diagnosis
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The information in this booklet can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about bone cancer. A better understanding may give you a feeling of control and help you work with your health care team to choose the best care for you.
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Adult Brain Tumour Handbook
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Created by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. This booklet aims to give detailed and easy-to-read information about the disease, including brain tumour types, treatment options and what to expect after a diagnosis.
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Brain Cancer Pathfinder
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This is a 1 page handout with websites and resources for those with brain cancer. Created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.
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Brain Tumours - Understanding Your Diagnosis
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This pamphlet was created by the Canadian Cancer Society. The information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about primary malignant brain tumours (cancer that starts in the brain).
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Brain Tumour Caregiver Handbook
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A guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage. Created by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
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Breast Cancer Pathfinder
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This 2 page handout has information about websites and resources for people with breast cancer. Created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.
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Breast Cancer - Understanding Your Diagnosis
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Created by the Canadian Cancer Society. The information in this booklet can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about breast cancer. A better understanding may give you a feeling of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best care for you.
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Breast Density - Ontario Breast Screening Program
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This 1 page handout answers your questions on what is breast density and what happens to breast density tests in Ontario. Created by the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP).
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Oncotype DX - An Educational Guide by Genomic Health
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Have you recently been diagnosed with early-stage invasive breast cancer? Are you struggling to make treatment decisions? If so, you may be interested to know that not all women with early-stage breast cancer benefit from chemotherapy. Oncotype DX test helps identify which women with early-stage, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) invasive breast cancer are more likely to benefit from adding chemotherapy to their hormonal treatment.
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Understanding Treatment Before Breast Cancer
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Created by the Canadian Cancer Society. This booklet will help you understand the different ways to treat breast cancer with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy. It can help you prepare for what will happen next and help you talk with your healthcare team and your family and friends.
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Colorectal Cancer and Biomarker Testing
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Created by Colorectal Cancer Canada. This handout will go through what patients need to know about colorectal cancer and biomarker testing. What is the right care for you? What are biomarkers and when should biomarker testing be done?
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Colorectal Cancer Pathfinder
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This 2 page handout has information on websites and resources for people with colorectal cancer. Created by the Waterloo Regional Cancer Program.