Your appointment with the oncology social worker
Oncology social workers help people with cancer and their loved ones better adapt to the changes brought on by the disease and its psychosocial impact.
Appointment with the Pivot Nurse
According to the Direction de la lutte contre le cancer (2008), the pivot nurse in oncology acts as a support resource for people living with cancer, from diagnosis right through the entire cancer experience, including treatments.
Meeting with the oncologist
We often have lots of questions to ask our doctor when it comes time to meet him. The nursing staff at the Info-Cancer Line (1-800-363-0063) can help you prepare for the meeting, by clarifying your questions and putting them in order.
The organization of care in oncology
Quebec launched a cancer control program (Programme de lutte contre le cancer) in 1998 following an extensive public and professional consultation. As a result, three types of oncology teams were gradually established across the province.
