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This handout describes the most common side effects from radiation to the abdomen. It includes guidelines for treating or coping with nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, stomach discomfort, difficulty with urination, and skin reactions.

This handout lists the most comon side effects that occur for patients having radiation to their chest. Many tips are provided to help minimize or manage side effects.

This handout lists the most common side effects that occur for patients having radiation to their chest. Many tips are provided to help minimize or manage side effects.

This handout for UW Medicine patients explains how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is used to treat chronic knee pain. It includes what to expect when having a trial nerve block and the RFA procedure.

This handout explains radiofrequency ablation therapy for thyroid nodules and what to expect during the procedure and recovery.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 7 simple exercises that will help your gain flexibility in your shoulder, arm, and hand. Be sure to check with your physical therapist before trying any new exercises.

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 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 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.