Guides, Tools & Support
You’re welcome to print, use, and distribute the following files.
Patient & Caregiver Resources*
Words to Carry With You
Symptom Side Effect Tracker
Medication & Chemo Cycle Planner
Checklist for Appointments
Symptom & Side-Effect Tracker – Chart
Examples of Emergencies
Caregiver Handout
American Cancer Society (ACS) Resources
Chemotherapy Side Effect Tracker
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Resources
Chemotherapy and You
Radiation Therapy and You
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Resources
Anemia and Neutropenia: Low Blood Cell Counts
Other Resources
ChemoCare.com
Healthcare Professional Resources*
Cancer Related Fatigue
Scripts for Difficult Conversations
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Resources
Physician Data Queries (PDQs)
Other Resources
National Library of Medicine
ChemoCare.com
*Use & Reproduction of Materials
All handouts, checklists, and tools on this website are copyright © 2025 Courtney Desy, BSN, RN, OCN.
You may request written permission to reproduce these materials for:
· Patient and family education
· Staff teaching or in-services
· Inclusion in clinic or hospital resource binders
Permission is gladly granted in most cases. I simply ask that you:
1. Request permission in writing before reproducing or adapting the materials.
2. Notify me where and how they are being used so I can track their impact.
3. Share feedback if you see ways they could be clearer, more inclusive, or more helpful to your patients and staff.
To request permission or share feedback, please contact:
Courtney Desy – NurseAuthorCourtneyD@gmail.com
Disclaimer
This information is intended for education and support and does not replace medical advice. Patients should always follow the guidance of their own health-care team.


