Managing Symptoms & Side Effects

Patients & Families, Cancer Care Alberta

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Cancer, or the treatment for cancer, can sometimes cause symptoms and side effects for people. These depend on the cancer, the treatment, and your body’s reaction to them.

Examples of symptoms and side effects include nausea, blood clots, depression, tiredness, and sexual health concerns. For symptom management related to treatment see Systemic Treatment or Radiation Treatment.


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MySymptom Report

Cancer Care Alberta is committed to a person-centred care approach. To learn what is important to you, we track how you’re doing at each appointment through conversations, lab or diagnostic tests, and a patient-reported outcome questionnaire called MySymptom Report.

The MySymptom Report helps us:

  • Understand how you’re feeling at the start of your appointment
  • Monitor changes in your symptoms over time
  • Address concerns or side effects with you

You’ll be asked to complete it for most appointments. Fill it out online through your MyChart account up to three days before your visit, or use a paper copy if needed. This communication tool helps us understand what challenges you are facing and what supports you may need.

For more details, see the Newly Diagnosed With Cancer Book, and the Patient Reported Outcomes: A Guide for Patients Video.

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