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This handout is for patients of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center who are taking temazolomide (brand name Temodar). It gives tips for avoiding constipation while taking the drug.

This handout explains how cancer treatment can cause diarrhea, and gives tips on how to control diarrhea, as well as when to call the doctor.

This handout explains why low blood sugar can happen after bariatric surgery, how to recognize symptoms, what to do when symptom happens, and how to prevent them.

This handout is for patients of the Alvord Brain Tumor Center in Seattle, Washington, who are having nausea and vomiting. It lists 3 medicines that may help manage your symptoms. It also explains why it is important to stay hydrated.

This handout gives instructions for taking the drug Zofran to manage nausea when being treated for brain cancer.

This handout explains common causes of pain after thoracic surgery. It also describes the different treatments that may be prescribed to manage the pain. Possible side effects are included.

This document explains what a mannitol challenge test is. It includes instructions on how to prepare and what to expect during and after the test. It also includes important information about medicines you may need to stop or ask your doctor about before your test. 

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for mastectomy surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 3 weeks after discharge.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for mastectomy surgery with axillary node dissection at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 3 weeks after discharge.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for mastectomy surgery with tissue expander at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 4 weeks after discharge.

This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect from mastoidectomy surgery. This operation may be done when chronic ear disease does not respond to antibiotic treatment.

This handout explains a mediastinoscopy to biopsy lymph nodes. This procedure may be done alone or right before lung surgery. It includes what to expect after the procedure, precautions to take, and self-care to speed recovery.