Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Basic Mouth Care: Caring for Those with Dentures/False Teeth/No Teeth
Basic mouth care described for someone with dentures, false teeth or no teeth. read more...
Eating well when you have cancer: A guide to good nutrition
This booklet covers a range of topics related to maintaining fluid/food intake and strength during a cancer illness. It addresses... read more...
Food Choices to Help Control Nausea
Information sheet with suggestions regarding helpful food choices when a person is experiencing nausea. read more...
Food Ideas for a Sore Mouth/Throat During Chemotherapy
This information sheet contains helpful information to promote intake of food and fluids, when people are experiencing a... read more...
Food Ideas to Cope With Taste and Smell Changes
Many people experience taste and smell changes during cancer illness and treatment. This information sheet contains helpful... read more...
Food Ideas To Help With Decreased Appetite
Helpful suggestions for individuals experiencing loss of appetite. read more...
Mouth Care Videos
The Centre of Community Oral Health, University of Manitoba - Faculty of Dentistry/School of Dental Hygiene, have produced... read more...
Nausea and Vomiting: Patient Information Sheet
This is a patient information sheet developed by Cancer Care Ontario discussing nausea, vomiting and its treatment read more...
Nutrition and Lung Cancer
Many individuals diagnosed with lung cancer may experience fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, difficulty with... read more...
The Truth About Food and Fluids: Information you need to know when caring for a loved one with advanced illness
Information sheet summarizes key points related to changes in food and fluid intake near the end of life and tips for care. read more...