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This handout explains compression garments, which are worn after surgery to help keep swelling down.

This handout explores why it might be hard for cancer patients to tell others about their diagnosis, and supports taking the process slowly. It gives tips for talking with children and employers.

This handout explains how to taper doses of dexamethasone, a very strong steroid medicine. It is used to treat cerebral edema (fluid on the brain) and to control short-term symptoms during chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

This handout explains how to use medication to manage an abortion for patients who were seen by a provider via telehealth. It includes instructions for different 2 methods of using misoprostol, including follow-up care after taking the medication.

This handout gives specific instructions for patients who are taking low-dose Temodar (temozolomide) with radiation therapy.

This handout gives specific instructions for patients who are taking Temodar (temozolomide) on a 28-day treatment schedule.

This handout explains the 3 P's of saving energy: planning, pacing, and pursed lip breathing. It includes why each step is needed, when to take it, and how.

This handout is for patients who have had a therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and includes instructions to follow after treatment.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 8 exercises that use Theraputty, a resistive hand exercise material that is used in occupational therapy.

This handout explains why some patients must drink only thickened liquids. It includes instructions for thickening liquids, and a list of thin foods that a patient should not eat.