Finishing cancer treatment can be a time of highs and lows. For some people, going back to “normal life” or a “new normal” is not easy. Some people may feel...
There are several types of cancer treatments. You may require one or a combination of treatments.
The kind of treatment you need depends on the kind of cancer you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Your cancer treatments are now finished. You are joining a growing number of people living with cancer who are often called cancer survivors. Follow up is a very important part...