Discharge Instructions After Treatment for Cancer of the Testicles

You have been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the testicles. Surgery is the most common treatment for testicular cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant are also choices. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Discharge Instructions After Treatment for Cancer of the Pancreas

You have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these three. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after treatment.

Discharge Instructions After Treatment for Lung Cancer

You have been diagnosed with lung cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung. Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after treatment.

Discharge Instructions for Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum

You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer). This is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon and rectum. The surgical removal of part or all of the colon (colectomy) is the primary treatment for most colorectal cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery.

Discharge Instructions for Cervical Cancer

There are several different procedures for treating cervical cancer. Some are simple procedures while others are quite involved. Your recovery will vary depending on several factors.