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INFORMATION BOOKLET
A booklet titled Information
For You...About Us has been created to help answer some
frequently asked questions about your first visit to the Cancer
Centre.
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PATIENT INFORMATION COLLECTOR
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An information
collector has been designed and is intended to help you
structure your cancer care information. The binder is
divided into sections for you to put in your personal
health and treatment information, sort out other information
you receive or collect and direct you to other sources
of information and professional resources. |
It is hoped that the binder
will assist you to:
- Communicate effectively
with your cancer care team
- Participate more fully
in your care
- Keep track of information
about your illness
- Keep valuable information
in one place and close at hand
This binder is a tool. Change
it to meet your needs. You can add sections, take sections
out and copy forms. Extra copies of pages are available at
the Cancer Information Kiosk in the main lobby or from our
web site www.krcc.on.ca. It is expected that this binder will
grow as you keep track of your personal journey. Please ask
your nurse or physician if one is not offered at your first
visit.
We have enclosed some general
information that all cancer patients need when they first
come to the Cancer Centre. Everyone has different needs and
paths along their journey with cancer, so different information
can be added as you require it. This binder is for you to
use in a way that best fits your needs but we do suggest that
you bring it along to your appointments at the Centre.
It is our hope that this Collector
will be helpful to you. If you do not think you will use it,
please return it so that others may benefit from it.
NOTE: This binder is
not a legal document or medical chart.
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STARTING
POINTS
A series of information sheets
for new patients.
Please click on the document
best suited for your needs:
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If you are unable to print,
please do not hesitate to ask your Cancer Centre health-care
professional.
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CHEMOTHERAPY SIDE-EFFECTS
Please use these sheets to help with any side-effects you may be experiencing from Chemotherapy treatment.
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If you are unable to print,
please do not hesitate to ask your Cancer Centre health-care
professional.
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RADIATION
THERAPY SYMPTOM CARE
These sheets are designed
to help with any side-effects from radiation therapy. Please
click on the document best suited for your needs:
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If you are unable to print,
please do not hesitate to ask your Cancer Centre health-care
professional.
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PROTEIN
BOOSTERS
If you are experiencing difficulties
with your nutritional intake, this document
has some tips to help you.
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CANADIAN
CANCER SOCIETY
The Canadian Cancer Society
is a national, community-based organization of volunteers,
whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement
of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
If you or someone you care
about has been diagnosed with cancer, the Canadian Cancer
Society can help. We offer:
Reliable information
Information about all cancers, treatment, early detection
and resources available in your community.
Emotional support
One-to-one and group support from others who have had a similar
experience to yours. To be connected to a cancer survivor
or caregiver, call 1 800 263-6750.
Transportation
If you need help getting to your cancer-related care, the
Canadian Cancer Society can work with you to find the best
way to get you there.
Support at cancer centres
and lodges
Practical support for people at treatment centres and lodges.
For information about cancer or to connect with our support
services, please call 1 888 939-3333 toll-free or visit the
Canadian Cancer Society's website at www.cancer.ca.
Information is available in English and French, 24 hours a
day.
The site also helps visitors
locate support services in communities across Ontario through
the Community Services Directory. The directory can help users
find support services close to home. It can be searched 24
hours a day by a specific service name and/or location. It
lists approximately 4,000 community services, treatment locations,
wigs and prostheses.
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TAX
RETURN EXPENSE LOG for 2011
Print this expense
log to help you keep track of meal and vehicle expenses
for income tax purposes. If you are unable to print this,
please ask for one at the Cancer Centre.
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CANCER
INFORMATION KIOSK
Staff and volunteers of the
Cancer Centre are happy to help you obtain information about
your diagnosis or treatment. Please ask staff members for
information.
Please visit our Cancer Information
Kiosk located in the Main Lobby of the Centre. Volunteers
staff the Information Kiosk and are happy to help you select
materials that you need. The Information Kiosk has books,
pamphlets, audio-cassettes, CD ROMs and videos on cancer-related
topics. You may borrow any of the information to take home
or you may look at it while in the Centre. There are also
many free pamphlets that you can take with you.
*** Disclaimer ***
The purpose of the Cancer Information Kiosk is to provide
patients and their families and friends access to a range
of cancer related information and services. Materials in or
provided by the Information Kiosk, which is a joint project
of the Cancer Centre and the Canadian Cancer Society, do not
necessarily imply approval or recommendation by these organizations.
The materials are not intended to be a substitute for talking
with or getting information from a health care professional
and should not be considered as medical advice.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Kingston Prostate Cancer
Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month
at the Ongwanda Centre. (613-530-2707/1-866-308-4636)
The Canadian Prostate Cancer Network www.cpcn.org
has a list of all prostate cancer support groups in Canada.
The Ovation Circle Kingston
- Call Lynn @ 387-1095
Some Buddy Program-
One-on-one telephone support to women newly diagnosed with
ovarian cancer.
Parallel program for husbands & partners. Call 1-800-749-9310
Kingston & Area Colorectal
Support Group
Every fourth Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:oo p.m. Ongwanda
Resource Centre. Call or e-mail
Betty @ 389-0639 or Charles @ 352-7019 for more information
Breast Cancer Action Kingston
Survivor led organization with many resources
613-531-7912
http://www.bcakingston.org
Reach to Recovery - personal support for women who
are newly diagnosed breast cancer 613- 384- 2361
Belleville Brain Tumour
Support Group
Call Anne Devries 613-567-5722 ext 2000
Brain Tumour Foundation
1-800-265-5106
This information and much
more, is available at the information kiosk in the front lobby
of the Cancer Centre or call the Canadian Cancer Society at
1 888 939-3333 toll-free or visit the Canadian Cancer Society's
website at www.cancer.ca
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LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
Apply makeup,
remove doubts. Meet friends, ignore worries. Laugh openly,
relieve anxiety. Smile more, think less.
Gain confidence, lose fears.
Forget everything, remember yourself.
Free cosmetic and hair workshops
for women living with cancer are held every 2nd Wednesday
at the Quinte Thousand Island Lodge.
Call 613-542- 2826 for more information or to reserve a spot.
To learn more visit lookgoodfeelbetter.ca
or call 1-800-914-5665.
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ANTIOXIDANTS
AND CANCER TREATMENTS
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances
that may help protect our cells from damage. Antioxidants
include vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and the mineral
selenium. find
out more...
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INFORMATION
ABOUT COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
What is complementary and
alternative medicine?
CAM a group of diverse health
care systems, practices, and products that is not thought
of as conventional or standard of care. Conventional medical
care is based on scientific evidence. For cancer patients
this care includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and biological
therapy. find
out more...
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INFORMATION
ABOUT LUMBAR PUNCTURE
What is a lumbar puncture
(LP)?
A lumbar puncture is the insertion
of a needle into the fluid within the spinal canal. It is
termed a "lumbar puncture" because the needle goes
into the lower part of the back to obtain a sample of the
fluid in the spinal canal (the cerebrospinal fluid) for examination.
Another name for a Lumbar
Puncture is a spinal tap.
Find
out more...
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INFORMATION
ABOUT BONE MARROW ASPIRATE AND BIOPSY PROCEDURE
What is a bone marrow aspirate
and biopsy?
Small samples of bone marrow
(aspirate) and inner core of bone (biopsy) are removed from
a bone (usually the pelvis) using a needle.
Find
out more...
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INFORMATION
ABOUT PRESERVING FATHERHOOD THROUGH SPERM BANKING
Some chemotherapy, radiotherapy
or surgical treatments for cancer may reduce or stop your
body from making sperm. There is a risk of infertility as
a permanent long-term effect from treatment. Find
out more...
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CANCER
DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A diagnosis of cancer can
mean that you have tio take more medication than in the past.
Some of this new medication can also be expensive. There is
help. Find
our more...
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MESOTHELIOMA RESOURCE
Please visit this website for information on Mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all things mesothelioma ranging from mesothelioma disease to mesothelioma statistics.
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