• 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)

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Exercise and cancer treatments

Patient information

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

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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
  

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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
  

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Febrile neutropenia

• See Neutropenia and Febrile Neutropenia
  

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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, Fertlity and Partner Support Pathfinder​ (BC Cancer Library)
  
• Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse (Oncolink)
  

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Financial support

Patient information

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

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Fistula

Patient information

• Fistula (Macmillan Cancer Support UK)
  

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Flatulence/gas

Patient information

• Flatulence (Passing Gas) Oncolink
  
• BC Cancer Nutrition Information [Resources] Bowel Movement Issues+ (multilingual handouts) Food Choices to Lessen Gas
  
• Bowel and Bladder Pathfinder (BC Cancer Library)
  

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Fluorouracil overdose

Health care professionals

• Management of 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) Infusion Overdose at BC Cancer  [Gastrointestinal Cancer - Fluorouracil Overdose +] - scroll down
  
• BC Cancer Pharmacy FAQs​ - Elastomeric Infusors for fluorouracil (5-FU) Infusor Rate Errors Checklist
  

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Graft versus host disease (GVHD)

Health care professionals

• Graft Versus Host Disease (StatPearls)
  

Patient information

• Graft Versus Host Disease (Cancer Research UK)
  

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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)
  

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Hair loss

• See Alopecia

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Hematological toxicity

Health care professionals

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

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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]
  
• Management of hepatotoxicity of chemotherapy and targeted agents (National Library Medicine) 
  
• Hepatotoxicity in Cancer Immunotherapy: Diagnosis, Management, and Future Perspectives​ ​(MDPI)
  

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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 3.11. page 19)
    
  •  Baxter Elastomeric Pumps: Clinician Guide
    

Patient information

• ​ Cancer Drug Manual [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
• Cancer Drug Manual [Safe Handling +] scroll down to:
  
• Guidelines for Handling Cancer Drugs and Body Fluids in the Home 
• Guidelines for Disposal of Sharp Medical Supplies (Sharps)

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Hot flashes

Patient information

Men

• Hot flushes in men (Cancer Research UK) 
  
• How hormone therapy affects you​ (Prostate Cancer UK)
  

Women

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

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​Hypersensitivity and infusion reactions

Health care professionals

• SCDRUGRX Protocol - Management of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Agents
  
• SCDRUGRX PPO A - Immediate Management
• SCDRUGRX PPO B - Subsequent Cycles ​​
  

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Immunizations and infection prophylaxis

Health care professionals

• BC Cancer Influenza vaccine recommendations for adults with cancer​​  (Nov 2025)[Supportive Care - scroll to bottom of page]
  
• Measles Risk In Cancer Patients FAQ​ [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)
  

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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 
  
• SCCRS Protocol 
  
• SCICANS Protocol 
  

Patient information

• Management of CRS and ICANS Patient Handout
  
• Bispecific Antibodies Alert Card
  
• Bispecific Antibodies Patient Letter
  

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Health care professionals

Interpreting

• PHSA Interpreting Service
  

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Laryngospasm patient information

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

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Lymphedema

Health care professionals

• Lymphedema [Nursing - Symptom Management Guidelines]
  

Patient information

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

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 Marijuana

• See Cannabis - Medicinal ​

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Memory/thinking problems

• See Cognitive Disorders

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Methotrexate rescue

Health care professionals

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

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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)
  

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Natural health products

• See Complementary and Alternative Medications

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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
  

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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)
  

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Neutropenia and febrile neutropenia

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)
  

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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]
  
• A Nutrition Guide for Women with Breast Cancer (BC Cancer and HealthLink BC)
  
• Breast Cancer: Healthy Eating after a Diagnosis​ (HealthLink BC)
  
• Nutrition and Lung Cancer ​
  
• Additional Nutritional Resources are available in Nutrition Information​ -Other Resources [Specific Types of cancer +]
  

• See Weight Gain

• 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)

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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)
  

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Pain

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

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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 (BC Cancer Library)
  

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Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE)

• See Hand and Foot Syndrome

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Patient counselling resources

Health care professionals

• Systemic Therapy Patient Education [Materials] ​- This page provides a link to a 60 page PowerPoint presentation and video of a systemic therapy teaching session with an overview of chemotherapy, the management of potential side effects and self care strategies.​
  

Patient information

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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)
  

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Pregnancy and lactation

Health care professionals

• Patient Centered Care in the Management of Cancer During Pregnancy ​(ASCO)
  
• Breast Cancer during Pregnancy [Breast - Cancer Management Manual] - Section 6. Management 6.​​11 Special Circumstances (6.11.1 Breast Cancer in Pregnancy)
  
• LactMed (National Library of Medicine)
• Chemotherapy and Pregnancy [Cancer Drug Manual] - under revision​

Patient information

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Pulmonary toxicity

Health care professionals

• Diagnosis and management of pulmonary toxicity associated with cancer immunotherapy (National Library of Medicine)
  
• Bleomycin​ (Stat Pearls - National Library of Medicine)
  
• ​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

Weight gain

Patient information 

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Weight loss

• See Anorexia/Cachexia
  

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