To help patients learn more about chemotherapy, Huntsman Cancer Institute offers a variety of educational materials about chemotherapy drugs and how they are given, and side effects, nutrition, advice for caregivers, and other treatment-related issues.
Classes
The chemotherapy class is an introduction to cancer and its treatment with chemotherapy. It covers basic concepts, processes, and side effect management. Classes are offered the first and third Thursdays of each month at 5 p.m. For more information call 801-585-0162.
Videos
Welcome to Huntsman Cancer Institute
Jon M. Huntsman gives a brief overview of Huntsman Cancer Institute. Then see a short introduction of what patients can expect upon their first visit (4 minutes).
Introduction to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy Nurse Manager, Joy Lombardi, as well as physicians John Ward, MD, and William Dunson, MD, give a brief introduction to what patients can expect when undergoing chemotherapy (6 minutes).
Coping with Chemotherapy
Shelley White, Patient and Family Support Manager, discusses the services provided by Huntsman Cancer Institute for patients coping with cancer (2 minutes).
Printed Materials
- Chemotherapy Infusion Education
- Chemotherapy Home Care Tips and Anti-Nausea Medication Instructions
- Eating Well During Cancer Treatment
- Implanted Port
- Neulasta Patient Education
- Peripheral IV Home Care
- PICC
- Tunneled Venous Catheter
- Find more educational materials here
