Patient Education Library
We understand that when you are going through cancer treatments there is a lot of information given to you at appointments. We have provided many helpful Patient and Family Information documents here that you can click and read with your loved ones when it is a good time for you. You can print them off or save them and share them with your family.
The materials and resources listed below do not replace advice from your health care team. Ask your health care team about any of these materials or resources for more information or questions.
Patient Education Library
Video Virtual Appointment Resources
How to install Zoom
Written instructions on how to install Zoom
How to prepare for your virtual cancer appointment
Your Symptoms Matter (YSM)
What is Your Symptoms Matter and why complete it?
Improving symptom management: from the provider perspective
Ontario Cancer Symptom Management Collaborative – OH CCO
Patient Education Packages
As a new cancer patient, you will be given a Patient Education Package for your treatment. There are Patient Education Packages for:
Intravenous (IV) Chemotherapy– by a needle into a vein in your body (Blue Folder)Oral Chemotherapy – chemotherapy taken by mouth or orally (Yellow Folder)Radiation Therapy (Green Folder)Breast Cancer – Diagnostic Assessment Program (Navy Blue Folder)Palliative Care (Orange Folder)
Immunotherapy Education Package (coming soon)Inside your Patient Education Package is important information you will need during your cancer pathway. You can find copies of the information in each of these packages below.
Intravenous (IV) Chemotherapy Package (Blue Folder)
Chemotherapy Education Book
Chemotherapy Side Effects: When Should I Worry?
Fever and Infection While on Chemotherapy
Fever Card
Use of Natural Health Products during Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy (by OH-CCO)
How to Safely Handle Cancer Medications & Fluids at Home (by OH-CCO)
Oncology Pharmacy Information
CareChart@home Package
REACT and CareChart Information Card
Wellspring Program
Eating Well When You have Cancer Book (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Parking & THP Shuttle Information
Oral Chemotherapy Package (Yellow Folder)
Chemotherapy Education Book
Chemotherapy Side Effects: When Should I Worry?
Use of Natural Health Products during Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy (by OH-CCO)
How to Safely Handle Cancer Medications & Fluids at Home (by OH-CCO)
Oncology Pharmacy Information
CareChart@home Package
REACT and CareChart Information Card
Wellspring Program
Eating Well When You have Cancer Book (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Parking & THP Shuttle Information
Radiation Therapy Package (Green Folder)
Radiation Therapy Book
Where to Start… Transportation Resources
Radiation Therapy Book (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Wellspring Program
Parking & THP Shuttle Information
Breast Cancer Package – Diagnostic Assessment Program (Navy Blue Folder)
What is a Diagnostic Assessment Program
Where to Start… Breast Cancer
Where to Start… Breast Reconstruction
Where to Start… Emotional and Psychological Concerns
Where to Start… Practical Concerns
Where to Start… Family and Loved Ones
Wellspring Programs
Understanding Treatment for Breast Cancer Book (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Exercises after Breast Surgery Book (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Palliative Care Package (Orange Folder)
Palliative Care Guide for Patients & Caregivers; Mississauga-Halton Palliative Care Network
Palliative Care: It’s not what you think
Palliative Care Contact Information
Speak Up Book; Ontario Edition
Power of Attorney Book; Ministry of Attorney General
Patient Chemotherapy Spill Kit at Home
Using a Chemotherapy Infusor System at Home: What you need to know Booklet
Chemotherapy Spill or Leak Handling Instructions for Home
Immunotherapy Education Package
Coming soon
Treatment
Treatment Videos
How Chemotherapy Works (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Cancer Treatment Therapies Overview (by Oncology Nursing Society)
Coping with your Diagnosis (by Canadian Cancer Society)
What is Oral Chemotherapy? (by Dana-Faber)
Oral Chemotherapy: Handling Safely at Home (by Dana-Faber)
Taking oral chemotherapy at home (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Oral Chemotherapy: Remembering to Take it (by Dana-Faber)
What is Immunotherapy? (by Canadian Cancer Society)
What is Hormonal Therapy? (by American Cancer Society)
Symptoms & Side Effects
Symptom Handouts, Booklets & Pamphlets
Hyperglycemia in Cancer Patients
Anxiety
Constipation
Depression
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Fever
Hand and Foot Syndrome
Loss of Appetite
Mouth Sores
Nausea and Vomiting
Neutropenia
Pain
Shortness of Breath
Symptoms & Side Effects Videos
Managing Cancer Related Fatigue (by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre)
Managing Fatigue (by Canadian Cancer Society)
Managing Nausea during Chemotherapy (by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre)
Mouth Sores (by North York General Hospital)
Bleeding & Bruising (by North York General Hospital)
Oral Chemotherapy: Managing Symptoms and Side Effects (by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
Psychosocial Oncology Videos & Handouts
Social Workers can help you Cope (by Canadian Cancer Society) - Video
Spiritual Health at BC Cancer - Video
Telling your child you have cancer - Video
Practical Concerns
Speak Up – Video
The Emotional Facts of Life with Cancer
Palliative Care Videos & Handouts
Speak Up – Advance Care Planning
Powers of Attorney
Understanding Palliative Care (by Canadian Cancer Society) - Video
Palliative Care is more than end-of-life (by Canadian Cancer Society) - Video
Advanced Cancer: A family journey (by Canadian Cancer Society) - Video
Wellness & Nutrition
Exercise
Exercise and Exercise Services During and After Cancer Treatment
Canada’s Food Guide
Finding Low Cost Dental Care
Food support resources
Family
Family and Loved Ones
Talking to Children and Teens about cancer
Young Adults with Cancer
Body & Sexual Health
Intimacy and Sex
Where to Start…Sexuality Resources
Where to Start…Fertility & Infertility Resources
Mastectomy Wear & Breast Prosthetics
Body Image and Cancer (by Macmillan Cancer Support) - Video
Where to Start…Wig Resources
Quitting Smoking
Benefits of Quitting Smoking for People with Cancer
Cannabis and Cancer
Vaping and your health
Indigenous Resources
Tobacco Wise
Cannabis and Cancer
Vaping and Your Health
Benefits of Quitting Smoking for People with Cancer
2SLGBTQ+
Coming soon
If there is any information you don’t see here, please speak with your health care team.
Community Resources & Supports
There are many community resources to help you, your family, and your caregivers. These resources include meal delivery services, transportation, wellness programs & support groups.
Below is a list of some of these community resources.
Wellspring
To learn more about Wellspring:
Wellspring is an organization that provides free online supports to people at all stages of their cancer journey. They have online events, skills workshops and peer support for patients and their families
Canadian Cancer Society
Call the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-888-939-333 or visit the
Canadian Cancer Society’s website.
The Canadian Cancer Society offers support and information to patients, families, caregivers and friends affected by cancer. If you are looking for:
- Answers to questions about cancer
- Ways to connect with other people affected by cancer
- Support services in your community
Home and Community Care Support Services
If you need help at home because of cancer, Home and Community Care Support Services can help you.
The government funds Home and Community Care Support Services. The amount of service you get may be different based on where you live.
Mississauga Halton (Mississauga, Oakville, Georgetown)
Central West (Brampton, Malton, Caledon, Orangeville)
Look Good Feel Better
To register for an online workshop, visit
Look Good Feel Better’s website.
If your cancer or treatment is affecting the way you feel about your body, the Look Good Feel Better online workshops are for you. In these workshops, you will learn about beauty tips, skin care, cosmetics, sun care, hair and wigs, and breast care.
Talk to your health care team about other resources and supports in your community.
