Diarrhea
Guideline and Algorithm
This guide helps healthcare professionals assess and appropriately manage a patient's cancer-related diarrhea. The guide is also available in a condensed pocket guide format and 2-page algorithm.
Also available is a combined pocket guide including guides for delirium, dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, pain, loss of appetite, bowel care and oral care.
Patient Guides
This guide is for people who have diarrhea before, during or after cancer treatment. It can be used by patients, family, friends or caregivers. It does not replace advice from your healthcare team.
This patient guide is available in 6 languages.
Recommended Resources
Information from the BC Cancer Agency
Info sheet from London Health Sciences Centre
Info sheet from the National Cancer Institute