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575 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
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575 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
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Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Offers summer camp and year-round recreation programming at no cost to children and youth diagnosed with cancer, and their families.
Summer programming provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience at Loon Lake in Maple Ridge. Year-round recreation programming is held across the province from September to June. Open to applicants throughout BC and the Yukon.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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A national, toll-free telephone service available to answer questions and give information about cancer treatment and side effects, clinical trials, coping with cancer, emotional support services, prevention, help in the community, and complementary therapies.
Information on community support programs include those that provide home care, assistance with financial costs of cancer care, transportation, and travel expenses. Also offers a Peer Match Program that connects people living with cancer and caregivers with trained volunteers who offer encouragement and share ideas for coping. Service is available 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday in English and French; interpreter service is available for other languages.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Provides free, confidential telephone support to adults 18 years or older diagnosed with any type of cancer and/or their caregivers.
Trained volunteers who have had a similar cancer experience listen, share practical experiences about living with cancer, and offer emotional support, understanding and encouragement from someone who has been there. Connections through an interpreter or with volunteers who speak other languages are possible. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Also offers CancerConnection.ca, an online support community for adults who have cancer and their caregivers. Members connect through discussion groups and blogs, sharing information about managing cancer in their lives, and engaging in supportive discussions. www.cancerconnection.ca
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Vancouver; fee for service.
Services include three meals a day, WiFi connectivity and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Staff are on-site 24 hours a day to provide support and information to guests. Rooms are shared with ensuite washrooms. Whenever possible, loved ones can stay with guests. Facilities are smoke-free, scent-free and wheelchair accessible.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Provides accommodations for patients who need to travel away from home for cancer treatment, information, and support for cancer patients and their families, friends, and caregivers.
Provides accommodations for patients who need to travel away from home for cancer treatment, information, and support for cancer patients and their families, friends, and caregivers. Coordinates delivery of cancer support services, distributes cancer resources, undertakes public education and cancer prevention activities, manages a local network of volunteers, and conducts fundraising activities. Loved ones can stay with guests; reasonable user fees are charged. Wheels of Hope helps individuals find the best option for those who need to travel across town or across the province to receive cancer treatment. Funding can be accessed through Cancer Information Line. Serves northern BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Coordinates delivery of cancer support services, distributes cancer resources, undertakes public education and cancer prevention activities, manages a local network of volunteers, and conducts fundraising activities. Loved ones can stay with guests; reasonable user fees are charged. Wheels of Hope helps individuals find the best option for those who need to travel across town or across the province to receive cancer treatment. Funding can be accessed through Cancer Information Line. Serves northern BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients (and their caregivers) undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Kelowna; fee for service.
Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients (and their caregivers) undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Kelowna; fee for service. Amenities and services include meals, an activity room (TV, computers, internet, games, pool table), a library and resource room, a laundry room, cancer information and support, driver services, and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Located next to the cancer clinic and hospital. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Amenities and services include meals, an activity room (TV, computers, internet, games, pool table), a library and resource room, a laundry room, cancer information and support, driver services, and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Located next to the cancer clinic and hospital. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Offers limited, short-term financial assistance for cancer-related transportation and accommodation to BC residents who are cancer patients travelling to and from cancer treatment or for transplants.
Offers limited, short-term financial assistance for cancer-related transportation and accommodation to BC residents who are cancer patients travelling to and from cancer treatment or for transplants. Full eligibility criteria and application forms are available online.
Full eligibility criteria and application forms are available online.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients (and their caregivers) undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Victoria; fee for service.
Offers accommodations, amenities, and services for out-of-town patients (and their caregivers) undergoing cancer assessment or treatment in Victoria; fee for service. Services include three meals a day, internet access and free Wi-Fi, a library and resource room, a laundry room, and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Also offers a shuttle to and from BC Cancer Agency, wellness programs, and supportive care programs. Most rooms are shared occupancy (2 beds) with ensuite washrooms. Located near Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance of the BC Cancer Agency. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Services include three meals a day, internet access and free Wi-Fi, a library and resource room, a laundry room, and access to a wig and breast prosthesis bank. Also offers a shuttle to and from BC Cancer Agency, wellness programs, and supportive care programs. Most rooms are shared occupancy (2 beds) with ensuite washrooms. Located near Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance of the BC Cancer Agency. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible. Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Provided by Canadian Cancer Society - BC and Yukon Division
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Supplies free wigs and breast accessories for those living with cancer.
Supplies free wigs and breast accessories for those living with cancer. Wig Lending Program has a wide variety of wigs that can be ordered with the online wig form. Call for hair donation and wig donation information. Breast Prosthesis Bank provides puffies, padded bras and prosthesis to women who have had a partial or full mastectomy, can be ordered online at the breast accessory form.
Wig Lending Program has a wide variety of wigs that can be ordered with the online wig form. Call for hair donation and wig donation information. Breast Prosthesis Bank provides puffies, padded bras and prosthesis to women who have had a partial or full mastectomy, can be ordered online at the breast accessory form.