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This handout explains a prostatic artery embolization and what to expect during this procedure. 

This handout explains how to help protect your joints when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

This handout explains how to protect your shoulder after surgery by following important safety rules. It also shares tips for moving and doing everyday activities safely while you recover.

This handout explains the purpose of pulmonary angiography. It describes what you can expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions on how to do pursed lip breathing, one of the most effective ways to control shortness of breath. This type of exercise is a simple way to slow breathing pace, which makes each breath more efficient.

This handout gives steps to follow for qigong exercises to improve sleep and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Qigong (“chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that improves mental and physical health.

This handout explains how marijuana can impact your health and success as a transplant patient. It includes resources to help you quit.  
 

This handout explains how using tobacco can impact your health and success as a transplant patient. It includes resources to help you stop smoking.  
 

Radiation therapy is often used to treat cancer and other medical conditions. This handout explains radiation therapy and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout describes the most common side effects from radiation to the abdomen. It includes guidelines for treating or coping with nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, stomach discomfort, difficulty with urination, and skin reactions.