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5-Flourouracil - For the Treatment of Cancer

6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP, Purinethol) For the Treatment of Cancer

Abraxis (Abraxane) for the treatment of cancer

After Care for Breast Core Biopsy

After Your Breast Cancer Consultation in Radiation Oncology

Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Lopurin or Aloprim) Used in combination with chemotherapy For the Treatment of Cancer

Alopecia (Hair Loss)

Altretamine (Hexamethylmelamine, HXM, HMM, Hexalen) For the Treatment of Cancer

Anal Cancer

Anemia Information for You

Anemia - Information for You - Spanish Version

An Overview of Prostate Seed Implantation

Arimidex A Hormonal Agent for the Treatment of Breast Cancer

Azacitidine (Vidaza or Mylosar) for the treatment of cancer

Biopsy, Needle Localization using Ultrasound

Blood Clots or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Brain Tumors

Blood Transfusion Reaction Guidelines Oncology/Hematology Clinic

BMT - Guidelines for Symptoms

Bone Marrow Procedure Guide (Aspiration and Biopsy)

Breast Brachytherapy Balloon Center

Breast Brachytherapy Using Mammography Guidance in the Breast Center

Breast Brachytherapy Using Ultrasound in Radiation Oncology

Breast Core Biopsy Care at Home

Cancer: "Food Just Doesn't Taste the Same"

Cancer: "I Feel So Full After Eating Just a Little Bit"

Cancer: "I Have a Major Problem with Constipation"

Cancer: "I Have Problems Coping With Diarrhea”"

Cancer: “I Can't Even Stand the Smell of Food”

Cancer: “I Have Problems with Nausea and Vomiting”

Cancer Support Resources

Cancer Treatment Related Mucositis – Inflammation of Mucous Membranes

Cancer Treatment Related Mucositis Spanish

Capecitabine (Xeloda) For the Treatment of Cancer

Cervical Cone Biopsy, Caring for Yourself at Home (Includes LEEP Procedure)

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Packet

Chemotherapy Safety

Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

Cisplatin (Platinol, CDDP) For the Treatment of Cancer

Collecting Blood Stem Cells for Transplant

Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Colorectal Cancer Prevention - Spanish Version

Computerized Axial Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan for Radiation Treatment Planning

Controlling Your Nausea

CT Scan for Radiation Treatment Planning UW Cancer Center- Johnson Creek

Donor Lymphocyte Infusion

Endobronchial Radiation

Epirubicin (Ellence) For the Treatment of Cancer

Erlotinib (Tarceva) For the Treatment of Cancer

Etoposide (VP-16) For the Treatment of Cancer

Fine Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodule Using Ultrasound

FOLFIRINOX Treatment Outline

FOLFIRI Treatment Outline

FOLFOX6 Treatment Outline

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy -A Guide For Patients with Arterio-Venous Malformations (AVM)

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy -A Patient Guide

Frequently Asked Questions – Radiation Therapy

Gall Bladder Cancer

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

Gliasite® Radiation Therapy A Patient Guide

Gynecologic Oncology Sexuality Resources

HAI Pump (Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump)

Home Care after Breast Brachytherapy

Home Care after Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Home Care after Stereotactic Radiosurgery Spanish

How to Prepare for Your Prostate Seed Implant (PSI)

Imatinib (Gleevec) for the Treament of Cancer

Interleukin-2 (IL-2) For the Treatment of Cancer

Intracavitary Radiation with Anesthesia - Patient Guide

Intracavitary Radiation with Anesthesia - Spanish Version

Irinotecan (Camptosar®) For the Treatment of Cancer

ITP: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

IV Contrast Extravasation in Radiation Oncology

IV Contrast Extravasation UW Cancer Center- Johnson Creek

Leucovorin Enhancement For the Treatment of Cancer

Linear Accelerators in Radiation Oncology

Lung Brachytherapy Using I-125 Seeds

Lymph Node Checks

Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

Marrow Stem Cell Donor

Medical Nutrition Therapy: Gastrostomy Tube for Decompression

Medical Nutrition Therapy: Problems with Nausea and Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Altered Taste and Difficulty Swallowing

Mitomycin-C (Mutamycin) For the Treatment of Cancer

Mohs and Dermatological Surgery Clinic

Needle Localization using Ultrasound - Spanish Version

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Neutropenia (Adult) Information for You

Neutropenia - Adult - Spanish Version

Patient Guide to Radioiodine Treatment For Thyrotoxicosis (Overactive Thyroid Gland or Hyperthyroidism

Patient Guide to Radioiodine Treatment - For Thyrotoxicosis (Overactive Thyroid Gland or Hyperthyroidism) - Spanish version

Post-Operative Blood Sugar Checks and Insulin Infusions

Preparing for Your Prostate Volume Study

Pre-Stem Cell Transplant Tests

Pre-Stem Cell Transplant Tests - Spanish Version

Prostate Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

Quadramet® (Samarium Sm-153 Lexidronam Injection) A Question and Answer Guide for Patients

Radiation Safety with Prostate Seed Implantation

Radiation Therapy -Abdomen

Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck - Spanish Version

Radiation Therapy - Pelvis

Radiation Therapy to the Arms and Legs

Radiation Therapy to the Brain

Radiation Therapy to the Breast

Radiation Therapy to the Central Chest

Radiation Therapy to the Chest Wall

Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck

Radiation Therapy to the Mantle Field

Radiation to the Spine

Radiotherapy Discharge Instructions

SBRT - Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Scarf Tying

Skin, Nail, and Hair Changes with EGFR Inhibitors

Skin Care for Radiotherapy Patients

Skin Care for Radiotherapy Patients - Spanish Version

Small Intestine Cancer

Sorafenib for the Treatment of Cancer

Stereotactic Radiosurgery, A Patient Guide (Spanish Version)

Stereotactic Radiosurgery -A Patient Guide

Steroids and Brain Edema (brain swelling)

Sunitinib (Sutent) for the Treatment of Cancer

Temodar® and Brain Tumors – Helpful Hints

The PSI Work Up

Thrombocytopenia Information for You

Thrombocytopenia - Spanish Version

Thyroid Cancer, Finding It and Treating It Using Radioiodine

Thyroid Cancer: Finding It and Treating It Using Radioiodine (large print version of #4908)

Thyroid Cancer - Finding It and Treating It Using Radioiodine - Spanish Version

Tomotherapy in Radiation Oncology

Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

Ultrasound Breast Core Biopsy

Use of Hydrogel for Radiotherapy Patients

Vaginal Brachytherapy Treatment

Vaginal Dilator

Weekend Reminders for Breast Brachytherapy Patients

Welcome to the Carbone Cancer Clinics

What to Do for an Allergic Reaction to Asparaginase Chemotherapy

What to expect after your Prostate Seed Implant

Wire Localization Using Mammography

Wire Localization using Mammography - Spanish Version

Your Guide to Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy