Hematology & Oncology

This 2-pg, printer-friendly, foldable pamphlet from the National Cancer Institute and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services highlights rationales for mammography. Breast cancer risk by age is highlighted. Listed indications include every 1 to 2 years for women over 40; breast exams are advocated. Coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is detailed. Available in English, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

This 2-pg, printer-friendly, foldable pamphlet from the National Cancer Institute and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services highlights rationales for mammography. Breast cancer risk by age is highlighted. Listed indications include every 1 to 2 years for women over 40; breast exams are advocated. Coverage for Medicare beneficiaries is detailed. Available in English, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

This USPSTF/AHRQ summary of recommendations describes tests used to screen for prostate cancer, potential harms and benefits of screening, and the Task Force recommendation against screening.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 13-pg fact sheet describes the major categories of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies and how they are being incorporated into blood cancer care. Included are questions to help patients discuss CAM with their healthcare team.

The National Cancer Institute's 13-pg, illustrated guidebook outlines various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. Mind-body medicine, energy medicine, and physical manipulative processes are addressed. Biologically-based modalities encompass vitamins, herbs, and diets. Entire medical systems such as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine are also explored.

The National Cancer Institute's 2-pg fact sheet on external beam radiation therapy explains the steps involved during this common cancer treatment, encourages patients to ask their clinician about potential side effects, and assuages patients' possible concerns about pain and/or radioactivity.  Information on treatment duration, preparatory and follow-up tests and procedures, and what to wear during treatment are also included. Available as tear pads (50 sheets per pad) in English and Spanish.

The National Cancer Institute's 68-pg, comprehensive, illustrated booklet covers common questions and answers about radiation therapy, including external bean and internal radiation. Effects of radiation therapy are detailed, along with options for managing side effects. Late effects are also covered. A companion clinician guide is available for healthcare professionals.

NCI's 2-pg illustrated guide for managing diarrhea resulting from chemotherapy treatments offers practical dietary tips for feeling better such as eating smaller meals that are easy to digest. The guide lists certain foods and drinks to avoid that trigger diarrhea and foods such as the BRAT diet that help alleviate diarrhea. Outlines symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Available as pad of 50, 2-sided, tear-off sheets.

NCI's 2-pg guide is designed for cancer pts coping with mouth and throat changes resulting from chemotherapy. It offers practical advice for reducing oral pain and discomfort as well as for maintaining optimal hygiene. Dietary dos and don'ts are provided as well as a simple recipe for making a hygenic mouth rinse with baking soda. Also addresses symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

NCI's 2-pg guide describes sexual and fertility changes that may occur in women undergoing chemotherapy treatment. It covers the types of sexual problems that may arise--vaginal dryness, hot flashes, infections, menstrual irregularities--and encourages women to discuss any concerns with their clinician prior to beginning treatment. Questions about fertility after treatment, contraceptions, and the risk of chemotherapy to an unborn baby are also addressed.

The National Cancer Institute's 2-pg guide provides practical advice on diet, activity levels and sleeping routines to help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy better cope with fatigue. Other factors besides chemotherapy that can contribute to feeling weak and tired are described. Patients are encouraged to keep track of their energy levels daily to better manage this common side effect. Lists questions for pts to discuss w/ their clinician.

This 8-page color brochure from the NIMH describes signs and symptoms of depression, how depression and cancer are linked, and possible treatment options for depression in people who have cancer, including medications and different forms of talk therapy.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 30-pg coloring and activity book for children of all ages helps them cope with having cancer, talk to their doctors, express their feelings, and look forward to the future. Web and print resources for kids and their caregivers are included.

This 46-page comprehensive illustrated booklet covers diagnosis and management of cancer of the esophagus. Diagnosis is detailed. Surgery, various approaches to radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are covered. Nutrition, supportive care, and follow-up care recommendations are included.

The National Cancer Institute's 42-pg, comprehensive, illustrated booklet covers the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer. It outlines treatment options including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. It lists helpful questions that pts can ask their doctors and surgeons and encourages pts to obtain second opinions. Includes nutrition, supportive care, and follow-up care recommendations.

The National Cancer Institute's 39-pg, comprehensive, illustrated booklet covers the diagnosis and management of kidney cancer. It outlines tx options such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and biological therapy. Pts are encouraged to obtain second opinions. Includes recommendations for nutrition, supportive care, and follow-up care.

This 48-pg comprehensive illustrated booklet covers diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Various treatment approaches, including active surveillance, surgery, types of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapies, are covered. Second opinions are encouraged. Nutrition and physical activity recommendations are included.

This 47-pg illustrated booklet covers diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer. It outlines various types of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and encourages pts to obtain second opinions. Includes information on complementary medicine approaches, nutrition, physical activity, and supportive care.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 52-page color guide covers Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, support, and treatment for both adult and pediatric patients. Basic information on lymphoma is included, as well as how to take part in clinical trials, definitions of medical terms, and resources for more information.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 30-pg coloring and activity book for children of all ages helps them cope with having cancer, talk to their doctors, express their feelings, and look forward to the future. Web and print resources for kids and their caregivers are included.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 16-pg, color booklet gives parents insight on what challenges their child may face when returning to school during or after cancer treatment. Included is information on laws protecting children’s educational needs and ways that schools can help.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 56-pg color booklet covers acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis, support, and treatment. It includes brief descriptions of normal blood and marrow, how to take part in clinical trials, definitions of medical terms, and resources for more information.

The Leukeumia & Lymphoma Society's 48-page color booklet covers chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis, support, and treatment. It includes brief descriptions of normal blood and marrow, how to take part in clinical trials, definitions of medical terms, and resources for more information.

This Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 52-pg color booklet provides in-depth information on Hodgkin lymphoma, with an overview of normal blood and marrow and the lymphatic system. Medical terms and clinical trials are covered, as well as considerations before and after treatment.

This Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 64-page, color booklet provides information that applies to all subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with more indepth material on diagnosis and treatment for more common types. An overview of blood, marrow, and the lymphatic system is included.

This 76-page comprehensive illustrated booklet covers management of common eating issues that arise during cancer treatment.  Tips on eating well at each stage of treatment are included.  Specific foods and drinks are recommended for managing certain eating difficulties. A discussion on how feeling affect appetite is included. Available in English and Spanish.