Download Lung Cancer Information and Support Resources

Lung Cancer
Information and Support Resources
Books
UHN
All books are available at the Princess Margaret Patient and Family
Library.
100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer. Schiller, J. 2nd edition. Sudbury, MA :
Jones & Barlett Learning, 2014.
This is an easy to read question and answer book for patients with lung cancer and their
caregivers.
Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Lung Cancer. Klamerus, J. MA: Jones and Barlett
Learning, 2011.
This is an easy-to-follow guidebook that explains lung cancer treatment from start to finish.
Kicking Butts: Quit Smoking and Take Charge of Your Health. American Cancer
Society. 2nd edition. USA: American Cancer Society, 2010.
Kicking Butts will help smokers quit smoking. It provides simple, practical and specific
strategies and tips. Smokers will learn how to create quitting plans that have the best chance
for success.
E-Books
Electronic books are now available through the Princess Margaret
Patient and Family Library. Please call 416 946 4501, extension
5383 to get your personal access code number.
100 Questions and Answers About How to Quit Smoking. Herrick, C., Herrick, C. &
Mitchell, M. Ontario: Jones and Bartlett, 2010.
This is an easy to read question and answer book for people who want to learn how to
quit smoking.
Please visit the UHN Patient Education website for more health information: www.uhnpatienteducation.ca
© 2015 University Health Network. All rights reserved.
This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional
medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific
medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.
Author: Todie Winter; Revised by Michelle Snow
Revised: 07/2015
Form: D-5477
Videos
All DVDs are available at the Princess Margaret Patient and Family
Library.
Managing Shortness of Breath. Martelli-Reid, L. Ontario: Lung Cancer Canada, 2011.
This DVD helps you manage shortness of breath caused by lung cancer. Topics include
learning abdominal breathing, managing an acute episode of shortness of breath, sitting to
standing, climbing stairs, and respiratory muscle exercises.
Webinar
National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Webinar for Non Small-Cell
Lung Cancer
www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/webinars/nsclc.aspx
Learn about the lungs, lung cancer, diagnostic tests, grading, staging and treatment
options.
Websites
The following are credible and up-to-date websites where you can find
information that may be helpful to you and your family.
American Cancer Society - Lung Cancer, Detailed Guide
www.cancer.org Select Learn about Cancer, click on the drop down menu and select
lung cancer, small cell or non-small cell lung cancer.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, volunteer health
organization. This website provides information on many topics such as causes, risk
factors, prevention, detection, diagnosis, staging, and treatment for lung cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society - Smoking and Tobacco
www.cancer.ca Under the prevention and screening tab, select smoking and tobacco
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers.
It provides useful and up-to-date information for patients, families and the general public.
This website provides information about smoking, tobacco, and information on quitting
smoking. It provides information on how to protect your family against second-hand
smoke.
Canadian Lung Association
www.lung.ca
The Lung Association's main purpose is to help fight diseases and environmental
threats to the lungs. This website provides general information about lung cancer.
Click on Cancer of the Lungs under Diseases A - Z to find the information. This site
also provides information on quitting smoking.
Lung Cancer Canada
www.lungcancercanada.ca
Lung Cancer Canada serves patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals,
and the general public. This website provides useful information on myths and facts,
screening and staging, treatment information and clinical trials. It has a listing of
information sessions and education events.
MEDLINEplus - Lung Cancer
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lungcancer.html
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s website for patients and their families
and friends. It provides information on disease, latest treatment, and wellness issues.
This website provides links to pictures, diagrams, dictionaries, and glossaries.
Smoking Cessation Program – University Health Network Pamphlet
http://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/
Smoking_Cessation.pdf
Read the information in this pamphlet to learn why you should quit smoking, how
the Smoking Cessation Program works, treatments to help you quit, how to cope with
withdrawal symptoms, and where to find more information.
The development of patient education resources is supported by the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
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