Patient Education Videos
Patient Education provides resources specific for each step of your MD Anderson experience. For patients and caregivers, we offer materials in different formats – booklets, documents, online links and videos.
The following is a list of available patient education videos. The videos are organized by topic so you can easily find what you need when you need it.
Welcome to MD Anderson
Finding Your Way Around MD Anderson
MyChart Video Visit Instructions
New Patient and Family Orientation
Scheduling an Appointment at MD Anderson
The Learning Center at MD Anderson
Tips While You Are at MD Anderson
Your First Appointment at MD Anderson
The Ambulatory Treatment Center: What to Expect
Bowel management
Breast
Guide to Managing Hormone Therapy
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Lymph Node Mapping with Sentinel Node Biopsy
Considering Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Nutrition and Exercise for Cancer Risk Reduction
Cancer prevention
Nutrition and Exercise for Cancer Risk Reduction
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation
Chemotherapy: Nutrition and Mouth Care
Chemotherapy: Other Side Effects
Chemotherapy: Coping and Support Services
GI Chemotherapy Education: Overview - Folfiri
GI Chemotherapy Education: Side Effects - Folfiri
GI Chemotherapy Education: Overview - Folfirinox
GI Chemotherapy Education: Side Effects - Folfirinox
GI Chemotherapy Education: Folfox
GI Chemotherapy Education - GA/GemNab
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials: Your Financial Responsibilities
Magellan Study: A Clinical Trial
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 1: Access to Hope
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 2: Center for Targeted Therapy
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 3: What is Targeted Therapy?
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 4: Who Pays for the Trial?
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 5: What to Expect as a Patient
Phase 1 Clinical Trials - Part 6: A Summary of Phase 1 Clinical Trials
Donating Tissue for Research at MD Anderson
Donating Tissue for Research at MD Anderson (Spanish)
Diabetes
Diabetes and Insulin Injection
Diabetes and Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels
Diagnostic imaging
Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) Under Fluoroscopy
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
Diagnostic procedures
Endocrine
Diagnosis and Treatment of Adrenal Disease
Thyroid Nodules: Diagnosis and Treatment
Gastrointestinal
Colonoscopy: About MD Anderson
Colonoscopy: About Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy: Preparing for and Having a Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy: After the Procedure
Colonoscopy: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
General internal medicine
Getting a Good Night's Rest During a Hospital Stay
Genetics
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers (Spanish)
Genitourinary
Care of Your Urinary Drainage Bag (Male)
Gynecology
Surgery (ERAS) for Gynecology: Before Surgery
Surgery (ERAS) for Gynecology: Day of Surgery
Surgery (ERAS) for Gynecology: Recovery Day
Head and neck
Infection control
Super Defender Kids Tackle Sepsis and Germs
Integrative medicine
Relaxation Massage in the Hospital Setting: Extremities
Relaxation Massage in the Hospital Setting: Head and Neck
Relaxation Massage in the Hospital Setting: Back
Tibetan Meditation: Connect with the Heart
Tibetan Meditation: Sacred Sounds
How to perform acupressure to relieve hiccups
How to Perform Acupressure to Relieve Nausea
Interventional radiology
General (Abscess) Catheter Care
Leukemia
White Blood Cell Donation/Transfusion: Overview
White Blood Cell Donation/Transfusion: Donor Info
White Blood Cell Donation/Transfusion: Overview (Spanish)
White Blood Cell Donation/Transfusion: Donor Info (Spanish)
Melanoma
What is high-dose Interleukin-2 therapy?
Interleukin-2: Welcome to the Melanoma Unit
Who should receive high-dose Interleukin-2?
Interleukin-2: Patient Perspectives - FAQs
Nuclear medicine
Nutrition
Opthalmology
Eye Conformer: Proper Placement
Orthopedics
Risk Factors for Cancer Patients
Pediatric
Children's Cancer Hospital New Patient Orientation
Preparing for Pediatric CT Scan with Anesthesia
Preparing for Pediatric CT Scan without Anesthesia
Preparing for Pediatric MRI Scan with Anesthesia
Preparing for Pediatric MRI Scan without Anesthesia
Psychiatry
Radiation
Understanding Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
Radiation Gating Technique for Lymphoma Patients
Proton Therapy Center: Questions and Answers
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR)
Radiation Therapy: An Introduction
Thoracic Radiation: Chest, Lung, Esophageal
Head and Neck Radiation Treatment
Respiratory Gating for Breast Cancer Patients
Skin Care During Radiation Treatment
Rehabilitation
Fall Prevention: Community and Home Care
Pediatric and Young Adult Exercises
Exercises in the Hospital - Lower Body
Exercises in the Hospital - Upper Body
Lymphedema Management: Caregiver Bandaging Arm
Lymphedema Management: Caregiver Bandaging Leg
Lymphedema Management: Self Bandaging Your Arm
Lymphedema Management: Self Bandaging Your Leg
Lymphedema: Upper Extremity Manual Lymph Drainage
Lymphedema: Lower Extremity Manual Lymph Drainage
Sarcoma
Stem cell transplant
Stem Cell Transplant: Caring for Yourself
Stem Cell Transplant: Leaving the Hospital
Stem Cell Transplant: Long-Term Care
Supportive care
Surgery
Enhanced Recovery Program at MD Anderson
General and Regional Anesthesia
Thoracic
Lung Resection Discharge and Home Care Instructions
Lung Resection: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Vascular access and procedures
CADD Solis Infusion Pump with Optima Closed System
CADD Solis Pump: Parts of the Pump
CADD Solis Pump: Changing a Bag
CADD Soils Pump: Troubleshooting Alarms
Central Venous Catheter: Care at Home
Central Venous Catheter: Informed Consent
Implanted Venous Port and Tunneled Catheter Removal
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: Consent
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: Consent (Spanish)
Wound care
Wound Drainage System Care: Biopatch Dressing
Wound Drainage System Care: Cutie Dressing
Wound Drainage System Care: Duoderm Dressing
Wound Drainage System Care: Mepilex Dressing
Wound Drainage System Care: Suture Only, No Dressing
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