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Fact Sheets

Below you will find handouts provided to AAHOA patients as well as links to educational materials or publications that you may find useful.

Blood Transfusions Information on blood transfusions
Constipation Information on how to prevent and manage constipation
Diarrhea Information on how to prevent and manage diarrhea
Herceptin This is the fact sheet provided by AAHOA to patients receiving Herceptin
Herpes Viruses Information on how to recognize herpes zoster (shingles) and herpes simplex viruses
Hot Flashes Information on venlafaxine (Effexor) for hot flashes
Low White Blood Counts Precautions to take when your white blood count is low
Mouth Care Instructions for preventing and treating stomatitis
Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy This book written by John A. Senneff contains information on how to manage peripheral neuropathy. The book was published in 1999 by MedPress, P.O. Box 691546, San Antonio, Texas 78269
Tamoxifen Information regarding the use of tamoxifen for treatment of breast cancer
Understanding Blood Counts This fact sheet from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society explains what the different blood cells are and how the counts affect you.
Venous Access Devices Information about access devices and Coumadin therapy for access devices

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