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This handout explains how a lymphoscintigraphy scan for skin cancer works, how it is done, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout explains why magnesium is important to the body, and how some medicines promote magnesium loss. Included is a list of foods and drinks that are high in magnesium.

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It includes sections on personal boundaries and caregivers, caring for your caregivers, and thoughts about caregivers as shared by a registered nurse whose husband has quadriplegia.

This handout gives steps to follow to prevent or recover from constipation and related problems such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures. How to add more fiber to the diet, tips to manage constipation, and a fiber bar recipe are included.

This handout for patients receiving treatment for cancer explains why constipation is often an issue for cancer patients. It gives many tips on how to manage constipation, and explains how to use "mush" (stool softeners), "push" (stimulant laxatives), and "gush" (osmotic laxatives).

This handout is for patients of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center who are taking temazolomide (brand name Temodar). It gives tips for avoiding constipation while taking the drug.

This handout explains how cancer treatment can cause diarrhea, and gives tips on how to control diarrhea, as well as when to call the doctor.

This handout explains why low blood sugar can happen after bariatric surgery, how to recognize symptoms, what to do when symptom happens, and how to prevent them.

This handout is for patients of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center in Seattle, Washington, who are having nausea and vomiting. It lists 3 medicines that may help manage your symptoms. It also explains why it is important to stay hydrated.

This handout gives instructions for taking the drug Zofran to manage nausea when being treated for brain cancer.

This handout explains common causes of pain after thoracic surgery. It also describes the different treatments that may be prescribed to manage the pain. Possible side effects are included.

This document explains what a mannitol challenge test is. It includes instructions on how to prepare and what to expect during and after the test. It also includes important information about medicines you may need to stop or ask your doctor about before your test. 

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for mastectomy surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 3 weeks after discharge.