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Symptom & Side Effect Management Resource Guide

The links below are directed to symptom and side effect management related information on the BC Cancer website or on other cancer websites.

The BC Cancer Library's main webpage offers additional patient resources and websites under the "Pathfinders" section and accessible through the Support Pathfinders accordion (scroll down). Be sure to view both the "Key Resources" and "Looking for More" tabs.

If you would like to suggest additions or changes please contact Mandeep K. Bains or Sonia Szombathy.

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Symptom self-screening tool How are you feeling today?

Alopecia

Patient Information

Hair Loss and Appearance [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Hair Loss Due to Chemotherapy [Cancer Drug Manual]
Personal Appearance Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Using Cold Caps and Cooling Systems for Hair Loss
Scalp Cooling: How It Works to Preserve Hair (Breast Cancer. Org - podcast)

Anemia

Health Care Professionals

SCESA Protocol - Guidelines for the Use of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Patients with Cancer

Patient Information

Iron Rich Foods During Cancer Treatment (Oncolink)
Iron in Foods (HealthLink BC)
Anemia and Cancer (MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Anorexia/Cachexia

Health Care Professionals

Anorexia and Cachexia [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Anorexia [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]
See Cannabis - Medicinal

Patient Information

Nutrition for People with Cancer Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Nutrition Information [Resources, Common Questions Recipes]
See Cannabis - Medicinal

Anxiety

Health Care Professionals

Anxiety and Distress (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Coping with anxiety and stress (Canadian Cancer Society)
Anxiety and Distress (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Appetite Loss

See Anorexia/Cachexia

Arthralgia

Health Care Professionals

Supportive Care Medications [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]

Arthralgias/Myalgias, page 14

Ascites

Patient Information

Fluid buildup in the abdomen (Canadian Cancer Society)
Ascites Cancer Research UK (United Kingdom)
Fluid in the Abdomen (Ascites) (American Cancer Society)

Bladder Toxicity

Health Care Professionals

SCMESNA Protocol - MESNA Dosage Modification for Hematuria Secondary to Oxazaphosphorines (e.g. Ifosfamide and Cyclophosphamide)
BCG [Drug Index - B - page 4]

Bowel Obstruction

Health Care Professionals

Gastrointestinal Complications - Large or Small Bowel Obstruction (PDQ -National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Bowel Obstruction and Cancer Treatment (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)
Bowel and Bladder Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Breathing Difficulties

See Dyspnea

Cannabis-Medicinal

Health Care Professionals

Advisory on Medical Cannabis for Health Care Practioners (BC gov)
BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (BC DPIC) - Pharmacy's Role in Counselling Patients
Cannabis for Medical Purposes Evidence Guide (Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
"Can you prescribe me cannabis, doc?" UBC CPD - This changed my practice (TCMP)
Information for Health Care Professionals: Cannabis (marijuana, marijuana) and the cannabinoids (Health Canada)

Patient Information

Medical Cannabis - What patients with cancer need to know
Medical Cannabis [Coping with Cancer] (BC Cancer)
How to Access Medical Cannabis form a Legal Licensed Producer (BC Cancer Library)
Cannabis and Cancer Pathfinder ( BC Cancer Library)
Medical Cannabis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (BC Renal)

Cardiac Toxicity

Health Care Professionals

Guidelines for Anthracycline Monitoring Threshold [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Appendix B]
Anthracycline and Bleomycin Lifetime Cumulative Doses [Pharmacy FAQ]
Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Cerebral Edema

Health Care Professionals

MODEXA Protocol - Dexamethasone as Treatment for Cerebral Edema or CNS Swelling
Cerebral Edema (StatPearls - National Library of Medicine)
Cerebral Edema and its Management (National library of Medicine)

Chemo Teach/Counselling

See Patient Counselling Resources

Coagulopathies

Health Care Professionals

Thrombosis Canada (Resources and Education for HCPs)

Patient Information

Thrombosis Canada - Patient Resource Library
Blood clots (American Cancer Society)
Blood clots (Breast Cancer Now, Britain)

Cognitive Disorders

Health Care Professionals

Delirium (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Managing Memory & Attention [Emotional Support - Handouts, videos & more]
Chemo Brain (Mayo Clinic)
Delirium: Cancer Treatment Side Effect (National Cancer Institute)
Memory, Thinking and Attention Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Cold Sensitivity/Dysesthesia Patient Information

Oxaliplatin Patient Handout for Cold Dysesthesias [Drug Index - O]

Complementary and Alternative Medications (CAMs)

Health Care Professionals

Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies
Complimentary and Alternative Medicine for Health Care Professionals (National Cancer Institute)
Search About Herbs (Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine)
NatMed Pro
Natural and Non-prescription Health Products (Health Canada)
Dietary Supplements (FDA)

Patient Information

Natural health products and breast cancer [Cancer Drug Manual - scroll down to Appendix] Information for Patients
Natural health products and cancer therapy [Cancer Drug Manual - scroll down to Appendix] Information for Patients
Complementary & Alternative Therapies - scroll down the page for:
• Natural Health Products and Breast Cancer patient handout
• Natural Health Products and Cancer Treatment
Herbs and Supplements (Medline Plus)
Integrative Medicine (Memorial Sloan Kettering)
Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Medline Plus)
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Patients (National Cancer Institute)
Complementary and Alternative (CAM) Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Constipation

Health Care Professionals

Constipation [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

How To Treat Constipation Caused by Your Medications (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
BC Cancer Nutrition Information [Resources] - Managing Eating Difficulties

Bowel Movement Issues+ (multilingual) Food Choices to Help Manage Constipation
Fruit Lax Recipe

Constipation and Cancer Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
Bowel and Bladder Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Dental Care

Health Care Professionals

Oral & Dental Care
See Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Bisphosphonate Related Jaw Osteonecrosis (StatPearls - National Library of Medicine)

Patient Information

Dry Mouth and Mouth Pain [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Mouth and Jaw Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Dental Problems (Canadian Cancer Society)

Depression

Health Care Professionals

Depression (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)
List of Antidepressants and Tamoxifen Interactions Table [Drug Index - T - Tamoxifen Monograph - pages 13 - 14]

Patient Information

Coping with Cancer (Cdn Association of Psychosocial Oncology)
Coping with Anxiety and Stress (Canadian Cancer Society)
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Depression Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Diarrhea

Health Care Professionals

Diarrhea [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Supportive Care Medications [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]
- Antidiarrheals, page 5
Diarrhea [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]

Patient Information

How to Treat Diarrhea Caused by Your Treatments and Medications [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Bowel and Bladder Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Drug-Induced Adverse Effects

Health Care Professionals

Systemic Therapy Protocol Serious Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Documentation and Reporting Protocol [SHOP] Systemic Therapy Document Index
NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Grading Procedure (Nursing) [SHOP]
NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (National Cancer Institute)
See
- Targeted Therapy Side Effect Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medications (CAMs)
- Patient Counselling Resources for Systemic Therapy Patient Education ("Chemo Teach") resources

Patient Information

Refer to the Specific Adverse Effect on this page (e.g. Sore Mouth)
Systemic Therapy Patient Education (video presentation)
See
- Complementary and Alternative Medications (CAMs)
- Cannabis - Medical

Dry Mouth

Health Care Professionals

Xerostomia [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Xerostomia [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]
Xerostomia (StatPearls - National Library of Medicine)

Patient Information

Dry Mouth and Mouth Pain [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Mouth and Jaw Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Dysphagia

Health Care Professionals

Dysphagia (StatPearls - National Library of Medicine)
Dysphagia [Nutrition - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Esophageal Cancer (StatPearls - National Library of Medicine)
Cancer Cachexia in Adult Patients: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines)

Patient Information

Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing) Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Dyspnea

Health Care Professionals

Dyspnea [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
See Pulmonary Toxicity

Patient Information

Breathlessness [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Dyspnea (Breathlessness) Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Emotional Support

Health Care Professionals

Start the Talk (Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology) - Supporting children and teens when a family member has cancer.
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology - Clinical Practice Guidelines

Patient Information

Emotional Support [Coping with Cancer]
Cancer & the Family [Coping with Cancer]
Facts4Teens [Coping with Cancer]
Coping with Cancer Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Coping with Grief and Loss Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Coping With a Recent Diagnosis Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Exercise and Cancer Treatments

Patient Information

Exercise Support [Coping with Cancer]
Exercise: Maximizing Energy and Reducing Fatigue
Exercise and Fitness Pathfinder [BC Cancer Library)

Extravasation

Health Care Professionals

Parenteral Drug Delivery [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 4]
- Vesicants, page 5
Systemic Therapy Procedure III-20: Prevention and Management of Extravasation of Chemotherapy [SHOP] Systemic Therapy Document Index

Fatigue

Health Care Professionals

Fatigue [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

Managing Fatigue (Tiredness) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Fatigue and Sleep Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Cancer Related Fatigue (video) Dr. Mike Evans

Febrile Neutropenia

See Neutropenia and Febrile Neutropenia

Fertility and Sexual Health

Health Care Professionals

Intimacy and Sexuality [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

Sexual Health [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Sex, Intimacy and Cancer (Canadian Cancer Society)
Sexuality and Partner Support Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse (Oncolink)

Financial Support

Patient Information

Financial Assistance
Financial Information for Cancer Patients [Booklet]
Financial Assistance and Other Practical Supports Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Fistula

Patient Information

Fistula (Macmillan Cancer Support UK)

Flatulence/Gas

Patient Information

Flatulence (Passing Gas) Oncolink
Managing Gas and Bloating During Cancer Treatment (Stanford Health Care)
BC Cancer Nutrition Information [Resources] Bowel Movement Issues+ (multilingual handouts) Food Chocices to Lessen Gas
Bowel and Bladder Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Fluorouracil Overdose

Health Care Professionals

Management of 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) Infusion Overdose at BC Cancer [Gastrointestinal Cancer - Fluorouracil Overdose +] - scroll down

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Health Care Professionals

Graft Versus Host Disease (StatPearls)

Patient Information

Graft Versus Host Disease (Cancer Research UK)

Hand-Foot Syndrome

Health Care Professionals

Palmar Plantar Erythrodysesthesia [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

Hand-Foot Syndrome and Hand-Foot Skin Reaction (Memorial Sloan Kettering)

Hair Loss

See Alopecia

Hematological Toxicity

Health Care Professionals

Hematology Lab Tests [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 3]
See Neutropenia

Hepatitis B Reactivation

Health Care Professionals

Hepatitis B Reactivation and Screening FAQ
SCHBV - Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation Prophylaxis Protocol - Chemotherapy Protocols [Supportive Care] (all lymphoma and myeloma patients should be screened for Hepatitis B reactivation.)

Patient Information

Hepatitis B Reactivation and Cancer Medications (handout)

Hepatotoxicity

Health Care Professionals

Liver Function Tests [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 3]

Home Care - Managing Chemotherapy Patients at Home

Health Care Professionals

Home Infusors (Elastomeric Infusion Devices)
- Systemic Therapy Administration for Registered Nurses Procedure C-252 [SHOP] BC Cancer Nursing Practice Document Index Elastomeric Infusion Devices Administration Procedure (Section 2.14. -page 18)
- Baxter Elastomeric Pumps: Clinician Guide

Patient Information

Drug Index [F - Fluorouracil Infusor]
- Your Infusor: A guide for patients (multilingual handouts)
- Discontinuing an Infusor™ from an IVAD
- Discontinuing an INFUSOR™ from a PICC line
Safe Handling [Cancer Drug Manual] scroll down to:

Hot Flashes

Patient Information

Men

Living with the Effects of Hormone Therapy (Prostate Cancer Research UK)
Hormone Deprivation Symptoms in Men (American Cancer Society)

Women

Menopause Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Hot flushes and night sweats (Breast Cancer Now, Britain)
Menopause [Managing Symptoms]

Hypersensitivity and Infusion Reactions

Health Care Professionals

SCDRUGRX Protocol - Management of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Agents

Immunizations and Infection Prophylaxis

Health Care Professionals

BC Cancer Influenza Vaccine Recommendations [Supportive Care - scroll to bottom of page]
Measles Vaccine Guidelines [Supportive Care - scroll to bottom of page]
Hepatitis B
- See Hepatitis B Reactivation
Herpes zoster (shingles) reactivation prophylaxis information can be found in Multiple Myeloma Protocols containing bortezomib
BC CDC Post Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CART) Therapy Immunization Guidelines
Immunizations for Patients with Lymphoma, Hodgkin, Myeloma and Leukemia [Cancer Management Manual - Blood and Lymphatic Cancers Appendices - Appendix III]

Patient Information

Immunizations (Health Link BC)
Influenza (flu) vaccine (BC gov)
COVID - 19 Immunizations (Health Link BC )
Immunizations (Canadian Cancer Society)
Vaccines and Flu Shots for People with Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Immunotherapy - Bispecific Antibodies

Health Care Professionals

BC Cancer Bispecific Antibodies
Bispecific Antibody Therapy in Cancer Care (UBC CPD video - Dr. A. Gerrie)
BC Cancer Bispecific Antibodies - Nursing Resources
See Supportive Care Protocols

Patient Information

Immunotherapy - CAR T- Cell Therapy

Health Care Professionals

Patient Information

NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Immunotherapy Side Effects: CAR T- Cell Therapy
Side Effects of Immunotherapy T - Cell Transfer Therapy (National Cancer Institute)
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Immunotherapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Health Care Professionals

BC Cancer Immunotherapy Checkpoint Inhibitors - Nursing toolkit
NCCN Guidelines for Management of Immunotherapy-Related Toxicities
Immune mechanisms of toxicity from checkpoint inhibitors (Trends in Cancer)
See Supportive Care Protocols

SCIMMUNE Protocol

Patient Information

Interpreting

PHSA Interpreting Service

Laryngospasm Patient Information

Oxaliplatin Patient Handout for Cold Dysesthesias [Drug Index - O]

Lymphedema

Health Care Professionals

Lymphedema [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

Lymphedema - Breast Cancer
Lymphedema (Swelling) in the arm or leg (multilingual handouts)[Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Lymphedema Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Marijuana

See Cannabis - Medicinal

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Memory/Thinking Problems

See Cognitive Disorders

Methotrexate Rescue

Health Care Professionals

Supportive Care [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]
- Urine Alkalinization, page 18
- Protectants, page 20

Mucositis

Health Care Professionals

Oral Mucositis [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Mucositis [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]
Mucositis Algorithm [Cancer Care Ontario Guideline and Algorithm - Oral Care] - scroll down
Topical Products for Mucositis
- SCMMW Protocol, Frequently Asked Questions and Magic Mouthwash prescription templates [Supportive Care]
- Oral/Dental Care [Products & Resources +]

Patient Information

Dry Mouth and Mouth Pain (multilingual handouts) [Management of Symptoms & Side Effects]
Mucositis - Mouth Sores (Oncolink)
Mouth and Jaw Problems Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Natural Health Products

See Complementary and Alternative Medications

Nausea and Vomiting

Health Care Professionals

Nausea and Vomiting [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
SCNAUSEA Protocol - Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Adults [Supportive Care]
Nausea [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]
Supportive Care Medications [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]

Antiemetics page 8

Patient Information

Nausea & Vomiting (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Nausea and Vomiting Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
See also Cannabis - Medicinal

Nerve Pain/Neuropathy

Health Care Professionals

Chemotherapy - Induced Peripheral Neuropathy [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Oxaliplatin-Associated Neuropathy (Oncolink)

Patient Information

Nerve Damage (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) (Oncolink)
Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Peripheral Neuropathy (American Cancer Society)

Neutropenia & Febrile Neutropenia

(See Hematological Toxicity)

Health Care Professionals

Febrile Neutropenia
Febrile Neutropenia for Adults with Solid Tumour and Lymphoma Protocol [SHOP]
Filgrastim (G-CSF) Pharmacare Coverage [Cancer Drug Manual - Reimbursement and Forms +]
Supportive Care [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]
- Anti-infective Agents, page 12
- Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factors, page 15
Fever and Neutropenia [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]

Patient Information

Neutropenia (Low White Blood Cells)[Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Neutropenia (Low White Blood Cells) Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Nutritional Support

Health Care Professionals

Nutrition Resources [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines] [Resources]

Patient Information

Registered Dieticians (HealthLink BC - 811)
Email a HealthLink BC Dietician
Food Sources of Calcium and Vitamin D (HealthLink BC)
Iron in Foods (HealthLink BC)
BC Cancer Nutrition Information - [Resources] (multilingual handouts)

Managing eating difficulties
Other Resources

BC Cancer Nutrition Information - [Common Questions]
BC Cancer Nutrition Information - [Recipes]

Obesity

See Weight Gain

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)

Health Care Professionals

Oral Complications of Cancer Therapies (PDQ - National Cancer Institute) [Medication - Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw]

Patient Information

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre)
Jaw problems (osteonecrosis) and cancer treatment (Cancer Research UK)
Oral & Dental Care [Osteonecrosis of the Jaw +]

Bisphosphonates and Oral Health (handout)
Bisphosphonates and Oral Health in Multiple Myeloma (handout)
Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Dental Care Protocols (handout)

Osteoporosis

Health Care Professionals

Bone Health Guide for Physicians and Allied Health Care Professionals

Patient Information

Guidelines for the Prevention of Osteoporosis For Men with Prostate Cancer on Hormone Therapy (handout) Oncology Nutrition
Prevention of Osteoporosis in Women (handout) Oncology Nutrition
Preventing Osteoporosis (handout) Oncology Nutrition
Food Sources of Calcium and Vitamin D (HealthLink BC)

Pain

(See Nerve Pain/Neuropathy)

Health Care Professionals

Pain [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
[Pain] BC Centre for Palliative Care - Symptom Management Guidelines
SCPAINLI Protocol [Supportive Care -Extreme Pain Therapy Using Parenteral Lidocaine]

Patient Information

Pain from Cancer (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
See Cannabis - Medicinal

Palliative Care

Health Care Professionals

BC Centre for Palliative Care Symptom Management Guidelines
Palliative Care (NCCN Guidelines)

Patient Information

Symptoms and Health Concerns (Canadian Virtual Hospice)
BC Cancer Advanced Care Planning (multilingual handouts)
Advance Care Planning Pathfinder

Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE)

See Hand and Foot Syndrome

Patient Counselling Resources

Health Care Professionals

Systemic Therapy Patient Education [Materials] - this Tool Kit contains the materials required for qualified health care professionals to facilitate a group chemotherapy patient education session for patients who are about to start chemotherapy. The session provides an overview of chemotherapy, the management of potential side effects and self care strategies.

Patient Information

Systemic Therapy (Chemotherapy)

Scroll down to Video presentation Introduction to Systemic Therapy (BC Cancer ST Group Teach - YouTube)

Systemic Therapy (Chemotherapy) Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Pleural Effusion

Health Care Professionals

Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Malignant Pleural Effusion
Malignant Pericardial Effusion

Patient Information

Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Pregnancy and Lactation

Health Care Professionals

Chemotherapy and Pregnancy [Cancer Drug Manual] - under revision
Breast Cancer during Pregnancy [Breast - Cancer Management Manual] - Section 6.11.1 Special Circumstances
LactMed (National Library of Medicine)

Patient Information

Sexuality and Partner Support Pathfinder [Looking for More](BC Cancer Library

Pulmonary Toxicity

Health Care Professionals

Patient Safety Update: Bleomycin Toxicity in the Treatment Testicular Cancer Case [Systemic Therapy Update Newsletter - 2012 - February - page 4]
Anthracycline and Bleomycin Lifetime Cumulative Doses [Pharmacy FAQ]
See Pleural Effusion
See Dyspnea

Patient Information

Pulmonary Toxicity (Oncolink)

Radiation-Induced Adverse Effects

Health Care Professionals

Radiation Dermatitis [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Radiation Therapy [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 6]

Radiation Induced Toxicities, page 7

Radiation Enteritis (PDQ - National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Radiation Therapy Side Effects (National Cancer Institute)

Renal Toxicity

Health Care Professionals

Renal Function Tests [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 3]
Supportive Care Medications [Clinical Pharmacy Guide - Modules - Module 5]
- Hydration, page 17
Nephrotoxicity in Cancer Treatment (National Library of Medicine)
Proteinuria: Significance and Treatment (BC Renal)

Patient Information

Proteinuria (BC Renal)

Safe Handling of Chemotherapy at Home

See Home Care: Managing Chemotherapy Patients at Home

Sexuality

See Fertility and Sexuality

Skin and Nail Care

Health Care Professionals

Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines
Use of Frozen Gloves (For Docetaxel) [Systemic Therapy Update Newsletter - 2010 - September - page 1]

Patient Information

Personal Appearance Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
Sun Sensitivity and Sunscreens [Cancer Drug Manual - scroll down to Appendix] Information for Patients
UV/Sun Safety and Cancer Prevention
UV/Sun Safety - The Science
Skin Cancer Prevention (NCI)
Skin Wounds (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Ulcerating Cancer Wounds (Macmillan Cancer Support UK)

Sleep Disorders

Health Care Professionals

Sleep-Wake Disturbance [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
Sleep Disorders (PDQ -National Cancer Institute)

Patient Information

Sleeping Problems (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]
Sleep Disorders (PDQ -National Cancer Institute)
Fatigue and Sleep Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Smoking Cessation

Patient Information

Spinal Cord Compression

Patient information

Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (Macmillan Cancer Support UK)
Bone, Secondary (BC Cancer)

Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

Patient Information

Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (Macmillan Cancer Support UK)

Swallowing Difficulties

See Dysphagia

Targeted Therapy Side Effect Management

Health Care Professionals

Acneiform Rash [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
ONTarget Resource Guide

Patient Information

Targeted Therapy (Candian Cancer Society)
Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
Targeted Therapy Side Effects (MD Anderson Cancer Center)

Taste Changes

Health Care Professionals

Taste Changes [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]

Patient Information

BC Cancer Nutrition Information - [Resources] scroll down to Taste Changes+

Food Ideas to Cope with Taste and Smell Changes (multilingual handouts)

Thick Saliva

Health Care Professionals

Thick Saliva [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]

Patient information

Thickened Saliva (Oncolink)

Tube Feeding

Patient Information

BC Cancer Nutrition Information - [Resources] scroll down to Other Resources

Tube Feeding Resources+

Unconventional Therapies

See Complementary and Alternative Medications

Urinary Incontinence

Patient Information

Tips for Dealing with Urinary Incontinence (Oncolink)
- For Men
- For Women
Urinary Incontinence After Treatment for Prostate Cancer (Oncolink)

Vaccinations

See Immunizations and Infection Prophylaxis

Vaginal Dryness

See Fertility and Sexuality

Vertigo

Patient Information

Balance and Coordination (multilingual handouts) [Managing Symptoms & Side Effects]

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Weight Gain

Health Care Professionals

Unwanted Weight Gain [Nutrition Resources - Guidelines]

Patient Information

Weight Gain (Canadian Cancer Society)
Healthy Weight - The Science
Nutrition and Exercise
Excess Body Weight and Cancer Risk (American Cancer Society)
Personal Appearance Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)

Weight Loss

See Anorexia/Cachexia

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