Support for Family and Caregivers (Cancer)

Cancer

When you first learn that you or your family member has cancer, you may feel overwhelmed.

Being diagnosed with cancer affects more than just your health. It affects your thoughts, feelings, relationships, your ability to work or go to school and your finances.

Your cancer care team will help you and your family and/or friends cope with your cancer diagnosis.

If you are looking for cancer care programs and services for children, please visit the IWK Health Centre's website

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News and Stories

December 1, 2025 | 4 min read

General practitioners in oncology – quarterbacks in community cancer care

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November 6, 2025 | 3 min read

Meet Julie Kraus, Manager, Cancer System Quality

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October 14, 2025 | 3 min read

Medical Device Reprocessing Week

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Patient Education Resources

Cancer Care: Spiritual Care

May 1, 2022

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This pamphlet explains how Spiritual Care can help patients and families of any ethnic or religious background.

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Accessing Primary Care

There are many ways to access primary care, even if you're not currently attached to a primary care provider.

Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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Find Emergency Care

Use this tool to identify the emergency care options that are currently available nearest to you.

If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance