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This handout explains self-care after having radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It includes sections on skin care, mouth care, lymphedema, nutrition, swallowing, pain medicine, exercises, thyroid function, stopping smoking, alcohol use, cancer surveillance, and follow-up care. This document is also a chapter in the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout is a chapter in the manual "Managing Your Heart Condition." It explains self-care at home after having a procedure to treat a serious type of heart attack called a STEMI (ST-elevated myocardial infarction). It includes a list of warning signs that require a call to the doctor and a daily log for tracking heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs.

This handout is for our patients with gynecologic cancer. It gives warning signs to watch for and tips on how to stay as healthy as you can.

This handout explains how snacks can be part of a healthy meal plan. It includes examples of healthy snacks, very low carbohydrate snacks, and treats to eat less often.

This handout explains why some Radiology departments do not use shielding during radiology exams. It cites evidence that: 

• Shielding of the body offers little or no health benefit. 
• Using shielding can affect exam results.
• Shielding in the imaging field can increase X-ray output. 

It also lists several medical organizations that support this policy, and gives website links for more information.

This handout lists possible short-term and long-term side effects that patients may have after receiving radiation treatment to the head and neck for lymphoma.

This handout lists possible short-term and long-term side effects that patients may have after receiving radiation treatment to the chest for lymphoma.

This handout lists possible short-term and long-term side effects that patients may have after receiving radiation treatment to the eye.

This booklet explains the signs, symptoms, and treatments for silent reflux disease, also called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Diagnostic tests are described, including pH/impedance monitoring, manometry, esophagoscopy, and barium swallow. Self-care tips for reducing reflux are also included.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for using the NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottle for doing a sinus rinse, when adding manuka honey. It includes a recipe for making your own saline solution, if needed.