NSH offers various supports for the family members and caregivers of cancer patients in Nova Scotia.
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Cancer Patient Family Network
If you or someone close to you has cancer, or has had cancer in the past, you may want to get involved with the Cancer Patient Family Network (CPFN). The...
Cancer Patient Navigation
Offered at 2 locations
Cancer Patient Navigators guide patients and families through the cancer care system. They can provide support and answer many of your questions. They can give you information that helps explain...
Palliative Care
Palliative care enhances the quality of life of people with a life-limiting illness. It does this by preventing and relieving suffering.
In addition to helping the patient, palliative care helps...
Support Groups (Cancer)
There are many different cancer support groups. Some are for the patients. Others are for the family and/or friends of the patient. Others are open to anyone. Groups may be...