Cancer Treatment Education
Getting Started with Cancer Treatment Education Video Series
This video series provides patients of Compass Oncology information on how different cancer treatments work, treatment room guidelines, what to bring to your appointment, how to manage the side effects of treatment and additional resources.
Follow the 3 steps below for the optimal experience.
Step 1
If you are a patient at Compass Oncology, you should have received an email regarding Cancer Treatment Education. Please review the email you received and watch the videos as instructed. The email will also direct you to videos more specific to your cancer treatment plan.
Step 2
Review the presentations below for corresponding information about getting started with the different types of cancer treatment. The written resources allow you to follow along and take notes as needed.
Step 3
After watching all of the videos and reviewing the linked documents, please complete the form at the bottom of this screen. This notifies your care team that you have completed the treatment education series.
Meet Our Clinical Nurse Educators
Possible Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Hair Loss
- Who may experience hair loss and when it occurs.
- Local headwear resources.
- Using the Paxman Scalp Cooling System at Compass Oncology.
- More about Paxman Scalp Cooling Treatment.
Skin Changes
- Possible skin changes include; skin sensitivity, rashes, and hand and foot syndrome.
- Ways to prevent and manage changes.
Neuropathy
- What is neuropathy and what drugs may cause it.
Mouth Changes
- Possible mouth changes including; dry mouth, taste changes, mouth sores and cold sensitivity.
- Ways to prevent and manage changes.
Heartburn
- Why this may occur and how to manage.
Nausea
- Which treatments may cause nausea and why it happens.
- How to prevent and control it.
Bowel Changes
- Who might experience these symptoms.
- Ways to control and prevent constipation and diarrhea.
Nutrition & Dehydration
- Basic recommendations regarding hydration and nutrition needs.
- Eating Hints – Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment
Blood Work
- Why blood work is drawn so often.
- Risk of anemia and signs to watch for.
- Risk of low platelets and signed to watch for.
- Risk of infection, how to prevent it and signs to watch for.
Fatigue
- Discusses the most common side effect from treatment.
- Information about your “down day” and recovery.
- How to minimize fatigue.
- The importance of activity.
"Chemo Brain"
- What is "chemo brain"?
- Ways to manage and minimize this symptom.
Coping
- Common feelings patients may experience and ways to cope with these emotions.
- How do I Cope?
- Meet the Compass Oncology Social Workers.
Managing Anxiety
Sexual Changes in Women
Sexual Changes in Men
Additional Education on Specific Treatment Drugs
Each cancer treatment drug has a different side effect profile. In the email you received, you will find an attached medication education sheet. Please review this document for a summary of your treatment drugs along with any specifics you need to be aware of.
Completion of the Getting Started Class
Thank you for taking the online Getting Started class.
If you are a patient at Compass Oncology and have reviewed the videos and linked documents, please submit the form below. This notifies your care team that you have completed the treatment education series. You will receive a follow-up call from our nurse educator in 1-2 business days.