Canadian Cancer Society
Facing cancer is often a life-changing event. The Canadian Cancer Society does everything we can to help people with cancer be informed and feel supported by providing trusted information and compassionate support.
Informational Support:
- cancer.ca: A go-to spot for cancer information and support services.
- 1 888 939-3333: A toll free line where anyone can ask any question about cancer from prevention and understanding their diagnosis to finding services in their local communities (e.g. wig/prostheses, transportation, support groups, etc.). Interpretation available for over 100 languages.
- Community Service Locator: Search for resources by postal code.
Practical Support:
- Financial help for travel & treatment: Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.
- Affordable accommodations: Lodges in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George offer 24-hour support from caring volunteers and staff, providing a home away from home during cancer treatment.
- Wigs & Prosthesis: Borrow wigs and breast prostheses for free from across the province.
Emotional Support:
- Talking to someone who’s been there: CancerConnection and New Normal connect patients, caregivers and survivors with highly trained volunteers for peer support over the phone.
- CancerConnection.ca: A moderated online community to share experiences and find support 24 hours a day.
The easiest and most reliable way to connect patients and caregivers with cancer resources is to fill out the form at cancer.ca/patientrequest.
Address / Contact Info
BC and Yukon Division
565 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, BCV5Z 4J4
Phone Numbers
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113
Service Details
| Regional Centres Served | Burnaby, Campbell River, Coal Harbour (Vancouver Island), Comox, Comox Valley, Alert Bay, Courtenay, Delta, Manson's Landing, Nanaimo, Port Hardy , Port McNeill, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver |
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| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
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Other Programs from This Organization
| Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families. |
| Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers. |
| Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages. |
| Adjust to life after breast or colorectal cancer. |
| Run to Quit pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. The program greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while encouraging increased physical activity. |
| Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses. |
| Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services. |
| Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis. |
This program was last updated on: 15 Aug 2016.
