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Dental and oral complications
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Your treatment for cancer can cause dental and oral (mouth) complications. Complications are medical problems that happen as a result of a procedure, treatment, or illness. They affect one third of people who go through cancer treatment. Dental and oral health refer to the well…
Treatment and side effects
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Low Appetite and Weight Loss
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Loss of appetite is a common side effect of cancer and your treatment. This means you may not feel hungry, not want to eat, or have no taste for food. It can lead to weight loss that could negatively impact your health and quality of life. It’s important to eat well during your…
Treatment and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for healthcare providers
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Your patient has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You will be supporting them and their family in making important decisions
Treatment and side effects
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Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) factsheet
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You may experience side effects from the therapy you receive. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a side effect that can happen after some forms of immunotherapy treatment. It may cause…
Treatment and side effects
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Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)
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Peripheral neuropathy happens when there is damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. It can be caused by the treatment of blood cancer or the disease.
Treatment and side effects
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Diarrhea and Constipation
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When you have diarrhea or constipation, it may be difficult to eat and drink enough. Getting good nutrition and staying hydrated are important for your health, energy, and quality of life.
Treatment and side effects
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Good nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. But experiencing nausea and vomiting can make it challenging to eat well and enough.
Treatment and side effects
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CAR T-Cell Therapy in Atlantic Canada with a focus on Nova Scotia: Past, Present, and the Future
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In this presentation, Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy, hematologist and medical director of IEC (CAT T) Therapy at the Nova Scotia Health Authority talked about the first CAR T-cell therapy program in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Elsawy, reviewed how the program came to Atlantic Canada, what…
Treatment and side effects
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Treatment Options for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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A short video describing treatment options for CLL
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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CAR T-cell Therapy Video
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Learn how our bodies can help fight illnesses, especially with the help of CAR T-Cell therapy.
Treatment and side effects