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Adapting to Cancer-Related Fatigue
Update 05.28.2020
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is very common in people who have a blood cancer. It is often said to be the most common and distressing symptom reported by cancer survivors, due to its impact on daily functioning and daily quality of life.
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BC/Yukon Region Blood Cancer Resource Guide
Update 07.15.2019
This resource guide has been developed to make it easier for those affected by blood cancers (patients, family or other caregivers) to access a complex healthcare and social service system and find the services to match your individual situation and style. This guide is a "work in progress", not a complete list, and you comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Cancer Related Fatigue Facts
Update 01.03.2017
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a persistent feeling of physical or emotional exhaustion related to cancer or cancer treatment.
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Communicating with your Healthcare Team
Update 05.28.2020
Tips for communicating with your healthcare team.
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Coping with Cancer Related Fatigue
Update 06.03.2016
People with cancer are at risk for malnutrition and other problems resulting from either the cancer or treatment side effects. Eat a balanced diet that provides sufficient calories, protein, vitamins and minerals, especially iron.
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Coping with Chemobrain
Update 06.03.2015
Help manage chemo brain by telling family, friends, and your health care team about it. Let them know what you are going through. You may feel relieved once you tell people about the problems you sometimes have with your memory or thinking.
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Dental and Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment
Update 09.16.2016
Cancer patients have a high risk of oral complications. Many cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation, can affect an individual’s dental and oral health.
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Each New Day
Update 04.01.2012
This booklet can help you identify what you need to know and do to cope with your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
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Fertility and Cancer
Update 05.28.2020
Addressing fertility and sexual health is an essential part of cancer treatment and follow-up care.
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Fertility Facts
Update 11.01.2014
This fact sheet can help you understand how blood cancers and treatment for blood cancers can affect fertility.
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First Connection Program
Update 09.13.2018
This brochure describes LLSC's First Connection Program where patients or caregivers connect with a trained volunteer.
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Food and Nutrition Facts
Update 03.15.2017
A healthy lifestyle plays a key role in keeping the body strong, supporting the immune system (the cells and proteins that defend the body against infection) and reducing risk for some diseases, such as certain kinds of heart disease and some types of cancer.