Patient Education Video Series: Helping to Support you Through Your Cancer Experience

Learn more about Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program's library of educational videos that can help support you through your cancer experience.

Cancer and Distress - Patients Come First: Distress Screening

Cancer can be a difficult and stressful illness. This pamphlet describes how the Patients Come First: Your Symptoms and Concerns Matter questionnaire can help your health care team to better support you in coping with your illness and its treatment.

Coping with Cancer-Related Sadness and Depression

Most people with cancer feel some sadness. Often feelings of sadness come and go. Sadness that is strong and long lasting can be depression. This pamphlet explains the signs of depression, and how to cope. A list of resources for further information and support is included

Psychosocial Support when Coping with Cancer

Psychosocial Oncology health care professionals provide psychotherapy, counselling, and other supports for individuals dealing with cancer. This pamphlet explains how Psychosocial Oncology Services can help and what to do if you would like to talk to someone.

Coping with Cancer-Related Worry and Anxiety

Most people dealing with cancer feel some anxiety and worry during their cancer experience. This pamphlet explains what anxiety is, what the signs of anxiety are, and what you can do to cope. A list of resources is included.

Financial Matters

For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), and more.

Getting to Treatment

Getting between home and cancer treatment can be hard. This pamphlet explains where you can get help if you need help getting to cancer treatment, what to do if you need accessible transportation, and other resources.

Medication Coverage - Your Insurance Plan

Learn more about medication coverage, whether or not you have a private drug insurance plan.

Be Antibiotic Aware [Arabic]

المضادات الحيوية، تعامل معها بحذر