❦ WHAT OTHER RESOURCES MAY HELP? • Sexual Health
OASIS stands for Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy and Survivorship program. This program helps support people with cancer to adjust to sexual changes. It offers clinical services and education for people who have cancer and for healthcare providers. www.myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/cancer-and-sexuality
• Dealing with Hair Loss Chemotherapy and radiation therapy attack cells in your body that grow rapidly, such as cancer cells. Hair cells are normal cells that also grow quickly and are also affected by the treatment. www.myhealth.alberta.ca/health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=aa151672&#aa151675 The Canadian Cancer Society provides “Wig Rooms” where you can find new and used wigs and other acces- sories to use while dealing with cancer. To find a wig, call 1-888-939-3333 or visit: www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/support-services/ hair-donations/?region=ab • Mouth and Dental Care Good mouth care is very important after cancer treatment. www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-mouth-and-dental-care-for-cancer-patients. pdf
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