Useful Links
CANADIAN RESOURCES
The following provincial resources provide information for patients, professionals and the general public. They are subdivided into multidirectional links e.g.
- Advocacy web area
- Chat rooms
- Children and the family
- Children and teenagers with cancer
- Health professionals
- Patients and families
- Prevention and screening
- Support services
- Recommended links
- Research
Every site is unique and autonomous, if you are unable to locate the information you require always refer to your oncology /cancer care team specialists for assistance in navigating these informational sites.
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The BC Cancer Agency provides a province-wide, population-based cancer control program for the residents of British Columbia and the Yukon. The BC Cancer Agency's mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention to screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation. A three-fold mission drives the BC Cancer Agency's mandate: 1. To reduce the incidence of cancer; 2. To reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer; 3. To improve the quality of like of people living with cancer. |
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Alberta Cancer Board and Foundation Coordinates all cancer research, prevention and treatment programs in the province of Alberta. Services include cancer prevention and screening, patient and professional education, diagnosis and treatment, and basic and applied research. Offers psychosocial and spiritual support to individuals living and coping with cancer. |
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Fondation Quebecoise du Cancer Provides links to French language sites in Quebec regarding cancer related topics |
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National community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of like of people living with cancer. |
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The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors The site is the national association for licensed Naturopathic Doctors across Canada. This site provides you with:
A variety of sites are available on this topic when a computer search engine is utilized. |
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One of the initiatives in the Competition Bureau�s continuing health fraud efforts, Project False Hope targets cancer-related health fraud through a combined enforcement and education campaign. Most recently the Competition Bureau has developed a Cancer Fraud Awareness Pamphlet in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. The pamphlet is designed to alert people to the issue of health fraud, to direct them to the Bureau to learn how to avoid falling victim to it or to the Canadian Cancer Society for assistance in dealing with their cancer diagnosis. The Canadian Cancer Society will be distributing approximately 50,000 pamphlets across Additionally, the Competition Bureau has developed two interactive educational web tools. The first is a mock web site selling a fictitious cancer cure which teaches you how to identify some of the tactics often used by scammers, called the "Anatomy of an Online Health Scam." The second is the "Health Fraud Awareness Quiz" which tests your knowledge of those tactics.
You can find more information about the Bureau's Project False Hope on their web page: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/02614.html |
AMERICAN RESOURCES
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The American Cancer Society's CSN is an online community created by and for cancer survivors and their families for the purpose of connecting with others like themselves, sharing practical information, and supporting one another. Listen to personal stories, post questions, chat, and connect with others going through a cancer experience.
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Livestrong Survivorship Notebook Resource for Cancer Survivors focuses on post-treatment and long-term survivorship topics (physical, emotional, and practical) for cancer survivors and their caregivers. |
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National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship (US) In 1986, the founders of NCCS set out to establish an organization that would change the parlance from cancer �victim� to cancer �survivor,� envisioning an organization that would deal with the full spectrum of survivorship issues related to living with, through, and beyond a cancer diagnosis. |
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National Cancer Institute (US) Information for survivors, caregivers and advocates including follow up medical care, late effects of cancer treatment, health and well being after treatment. |
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American Society of Clincial Oncology � Patients Living with Cancer Survivorship, rehabilitation, late effects, coping with emotion and fear. |
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Cancer Foundation for Young Adults (US) "I'm too young for this!" is a global support community for young adults affected by cancer who get busy living and rock on. Our mission is to end isolation and improve quality of life by providing one-stop access to hard to find resources, peer support and social networks. |
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A professional organization of nurses and other health care professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and research. |
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Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses [APHON] Professional organization for pediatric haematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric haematology/oncology health care professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders and their families. This site provides resources, bookstore etc. |
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Cancer Care's free services help people cope with the emotional and practical concerns arising from a cancer diagnosis. |