Cancer Information Helpline and Community Services Locator

Canadian Cancer Society - Alberta

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Description
Provides reliable, easy to understand cancer information on the phone and online

Provides information about cancer.

Service offers:

  • cancer information helpline with information about:
    • treatment and side effects
    • clinical trials
    • coping with cancer
    • emotional support services
    • prevention
    • help in the community
    • complementary therapies

  • Community Services Locator (CSL) service directory.
    Topics includes:
    • emotional support programs
    • homecare
    • how to get to your cancer treatment
    • where to find a wig or prosthesis
Eligibility
No, Service targeted to:  
  • people with cancer
  • caregivers, family and friends of people with cancer
  • healthcare professionals
  • general public
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service contact for details.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times are dependent on type of service. Contact for details.


Toll Free
1-888-939-3333 Information Helpline
Web Site
http://www.cancer.ca
Email
connect@cancer.ca
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

Contact for details. Membership not required to receive service.




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Last Verified On
April 27, 2023
Hours of Operation
Mon
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Tue
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wed
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Thu
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Fri
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Hours are in Mountain time.

 

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