If you think any of the following tip sheets would be useful for your patients and/or their caregivers, click on the link below and print the document out for them. You may also want to familiarize yourself with these tip sheets should any of your patients want to discuss them with you.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by Cancer Patients (Adobe® PDF) — Questions frequently asked by patients and caregivers are answered.

Lifestyle Tips for Caregivers (Adobe® PDF) — Suggestions for caregivers about how to take care of their own needs during this challenging time.

Lifestyle Tips for Patients (Adobe® PDF) — Suggestions for patients about how to manage the side effects of cancer treatment and maintain a normal schedule during an abnormal period.

Nausea and Vomiting (Adobe® PDF) — Explanations of the consequences of emesis during cancer treatment.

Prevention (Adobe® PDF) — Suggestions for avoiding emesis while undergoing cancer treatment.

Tips for Before and After Treatment (Adobe® PDF) — Practical advice about what to eat, what to wear and how to prepare for cancer treatments.

Tips for Talking With Your Doctor (Adobe® PDF) — Suggested tool to help open dialogue between patient and healthcare professional.

What to Expect During Your Cancer Treatment (Adobe® PDF) — Offers patients some insight into how they can expect to feel, look and think as a result of treatment.

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• Patient Education Brochure (Adobe® PDF)

• Read an excerpt from my Healing Companion

• Download Activity Sheets
  from Beverly Kirkhart's book