Systemic Therapy
Systemic Therapy is any type of drug that spreads throughout the whole body to treat cancer. These drugs may be given intravenously (IV), by pill, or by injection. The type...
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Clinics, Programs, and Services
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Radiation therapy
Offered at 2 locations
Radiation therapy is one of the main treatments for many kinds of cancer. The services provided within radiation oncology include radiation therapy (uses high doses of radiation to kill or...
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Cancer-related surgery
Offered at 6 locations
Having an operation, or surgery, was the first treatment used for many types of cancer. It is still the most common way to treat many cancers. What are your questions...
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Clinical Trials - Cancer
This clinic, program or service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health. Information may be out of date. Please confirm details with the clinic, program, or service provider.
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Hematologic Oncology (Blood Cancers)
Offered at 2 locations
The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Oncology provides care for patients with disorders of the blood including blood cancers. The most common blood cancers are lymphoma (cancers of the lymph...
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Community-based cancer clinics
www.nshealth.ca/cancer/cancer-care-centres-and-community-based-clinics/community-based-cancer-clinics
Clinic teams work closely with one of the two cancer centres, located in Halifax and Sydney, to provide as much care as is safely possible close to where people live...
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Support for Cancer Patients
www.nshealth.ca/cancer/support-cancer-patients
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...
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Oncology Drug Access Navigator
This clinic, program or service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health. Information may be out of date. Please confirm details with the clinic, program, or service provider.
Not all drugs you may need for your cancer treatment are covered by the healthcare system. An Oncology Drug Access Navigator (DAN) can help.
A DAN is a member of...
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Psychosocial Oncology Symptom Management Sessions
www.nshealth.ca/psychosocial-oncology-symptom-management-sessions-0
You may encounter psychosocial and/or physical symptoms at various points during your cancer experience (e.g., while on treatment, end of active treatment, survivorship, dealing with recurrence or advanced disease). The...
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Psychosocial Oncology Patient Orientation Session
www.nshealth.ca/cancer/support-cancer-patients/emotional-and-practical-support-cancer/psychosocial-oncology-patient
This is a three-part education series for recently diagnosed patients and their supports. It includes an overview of information about cancer care, coping with cancer, emotional and practical supports, and...