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This handout gives step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 10 exercises to help prevent injuries to the upper body and increase strength and range of motion in the arms.

This poster gives information about why it is important to incorporate physical activity while in recovery. It reviews the health benefits of walking, cancer-related fatigue, preparing for transplant, and what happens during bed rest.

This handout tells how to take care of yourself after having anesthesia. It also explains what side effects are normal, and when to call for help.

This handout explains the changes being made to the standard blood transfusion guidelines for inpatients at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and University of Washington Medical Center. It provides information on red blood cells (RBC's), Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and the indication and thresholds for blood transfusion. The material is meant to be a supplement to the discussions you will have with your treatment team.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after thoracic and lumbar spine procedures at UW Medicine. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after cervical spine procedures. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after cervical spine procedures. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout gives an overview of the Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Screening Services for patients at Alvord Brain Tumor Center. This service helps patients learn about their thinking skills (cognition) to help them and their care team develop ways to maximize their quality of life.

This handout describes a renogram, a nuclear medicine exam that is used to study the kidneys. It includes how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

Cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect every part of your life. There are many complicated tasks and emotions to think about as you move from treatment into survivorship. However, you do not need to navigate these things alone. This handout includes many support resources that are available to you and your caregiver.