Nova Scotia Health's Cancer Care Program provides information for patients who have been diagnosed with lung cancer and their families.
You can access the resources listed below by clicking on the link provided.
Quitting Tobacco
Did you know?
It is never too late to quit using tobacco.
Quitting tobacco use after a cancer diagnosis:
- reduces the risk of infection from surgery
- reduces the side-effects from chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- improves treatment outcomes
Help is available. If you want to quit:
- Talk to your health care provider.
- Call 811 to be connected to a tobacco cessation counselor. They can offer help over the phone and also refer you to a quit program in your area. There is no cost and no referral is needed.
Visit: https://tobaccofree.novascotia.ca
Peer Support
The Canadian Cancer Society offers a free, confidential, telephone-based Peer Support program.
This program connects people living with lung cancer with a lung cancer survivor who is a trained volunteer. The volunteer listens, offers encouragement and shares ideas for coping – all from their unique perspective as someone who’s been there.
Family members can also be connected with volunteers who have cared for a person with lung cancer.
To register:
- (toll-free): 1-888-939-3333
- Email: info@cancer.ca
For more information:
Visit the Canadian Cancer Society's website and talk to someone who's been there.
Patient Education Resources
A Cancer Patient Navigator May Help
Cancer Patient Navigators are oncology nurses who work with you and your family and your cancer care team throughout your treatment and follow up care. This pamphlet explains how a cancer patient navigator can help and how to contact a Cancer Patient Navigator.
A Guide for Patients Being Investigated for Lung Cancer
This pamphlet explains what to do if you have new symptoms or if your symptoms get worse while you are being investigated for lung cancer.
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YourHealthNS App
Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
