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How to return unwanted medicinesAny unused medication such as tablets, capsules, mixtures, creams, inhalersor patches should be returned to a pharmacy for appropriate disposal.Syringes with needles should be returned to a pharmacy in a sharps container.This is the only safe way to bring them back, both for you and for the staff.MedicationEquipmentSharpsWhen three quartersfull, seal the containerand return to thehospital pharmacyor local communitypharmacy for disposalTablets, capsules,mixtures, creams,inhalers or patchesGloves, plasticmedicine cups,syringes, emptymedicine containersand empty blisterpacksNeedles with apurple stickerOther needles andsyringes with needlesReturn to any pharmacyRinse containers andput in the normalhousehold rubbish binPut in a purplesharps containerPut in a yellowsharps containerWhere to purchase sharps containersThere are two kinds of sharps containers• purple for cytotoxic needles and sharps• yellow for other needles and sharps.The Royal Children’s’ Hospital: Sharps containers can be obtained fromthe Cancer Pharmacy during business hours.Monash Children’s at Monash Medical Centre: Sharps containers canbe obtained from the Children’s Cancer Centre during business hours.Some community pharmacies also sell yellow sharps containers in varioussizes.Returned syringes that are not in an appropriate sharps container will notbe accepted for destruction.Cancer Sec.3.13Updated July 2012
Complementary medicine and alternative medicineThe Children’s Cancer Centres use standard medical treatment (conventionaltreatment) that has scientific evidence to show that it works. The centresalso use some complementary treatments and know about the use ofalternative medicine in the treatment of children who have cancer.Complementary medicine and alternative medicine use treatments andtherapies that are different from standard medical treatment or conventionaltreatment. Complementary medicine means that it is used along with standardmedical treatment. Alternative medicine means it is used instead of standardmedical treatment.Choosing a therapy involves different belief systems. A medical belief systemuses scientific evidence such as that gained from clinical trials. Psychologicaland life style belief systems use evidence from people’s experience, beliefs andattitudes. Sometimes the different belief systems agree, sometimes they don’t.Some families and patients integrate what they find useful from complementarymedicine with conventional medicine. Some don’t tell their child’s doctorabout other therapies because they fear the doctor will not support what theyare doing. Other people find it hard to watch their child experiencing the sideeffects of conventional treatment, and look for something else.Complementary medicines are sometimes called ‘natural remedies’ andinclude: high dose vitamins, minerals, herbal therapies, tonics, aromatherapy,and homeopathic medicines. They are also sometimes known as ‘traditional’or ‘alternative’ medicines.It is not a good practice to use complementary medicine or alternativemedicine without first talking with your child’s oncology consultant. This isbecause some chemotherapy and herbal medicines interact and can affecthow well the chemotherapy works. Your child’s doctor needs to know if yourchild is having complementary or alternative medicine. If you need moreinformation about conventional treatment and other therapies, the children’scancer centres can help you find it.Sec.3.14 CancerUpdated July 2012
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CCC fax 9345 6524RCH Consumer liais
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Page 51 and 52: Being with your childParents are we
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Page 85 and 86: Platelet countPlatelets are needed
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Page 97 and 98: What is LTF?Long term follow-up is
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Page 111 and 112: Offer a balanced dietGood nutrition
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OSTEOSARCOMA - a cancer of the bone
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