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After cancer

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Returning to work after cancer
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After a long period of absence, returning to work

Medical follow-up
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There are several factors influencing what follow-up care will

After cancer: Resuming an active life
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When you’re undergoing cancer treatments, whether it’s chemotherapy or
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Being a care giver

Being a care giver

Supporting a work colleague with cancer
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You work alongside a colleague who has just received

Supporting 15-39 year olds with cancer
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The disease occurs at a particularly critical time in

Taking care of yourself as a caregiver
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When you are a caregiver, it’s easy to devote

Supporting a love one with cancer
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A loved one has cancer and you want to

Balancing work and support for a family member
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Balancing your job and your role as caregiver for
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Oncology in Quebec

Oncology in Quebec

Appointment with the Pivot Nurse
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According to the Direction de la lutte contre le

Your appointment with the oncology social worker
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Oncology social workers help people with cancer and their

Meeting with the oncologist
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We often have lots of questions to ask our

The organization of care in oncology
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Quebec launched a cancer control program (Programme de lutte
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Cancer

Cancer

Cancer facts and statistics
First and foremost, please note that these statistics are

Definition of cancer
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Normally, your body's cells grow in a controlled manner.

Cancer screening
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With early detection and better investigation and treatment methods,

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While many aspects of cancer remain unknown at this

Cancer classification: TNM, grade, stage
Learn more about the various cancer classification systems.
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Cancer treatments

Cancer treatments

Surgical Oncology
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Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery concerned with

Radiotherapy
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Radiation therapy involves the use of X-rays, gamma rays,

Managing side effects of cancer and treatments
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Cancer treatments are often accompanied by side effects, which

Hormone therapy
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Hormone therapy is a treatment that changes the level

Precautions to take when one has cancer
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While cancer treatments are essential to allow the patient

Immunotherapy
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Immunotherapy is a treatment or intervention designed to help

Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, that is to say,
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Live with cancer

Live with cancer

The shock of diagnosis
The verdict is in: “You have cancer.” Your reaction:

Parenting with cancer
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Being diagnosed with cancer turns your life upside down.

Cancer therapies that complement cancer treatment
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Whether they benefit the body, such as massage therapy,

Life habits
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You don’t need to have been physically active prior

Beauty tips for cancer patients
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Your skin, hair and nails may be affected by
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Clinical Research
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People with cancer can contribute to research by participating
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Albatros Capitale nationale

To offer seriously ill people, in palliative care or with an end-of-life diagnosis, to accompany them until the end, regardless of their illness. This service is provided free of charge by specially trained volunteers.

Service offerings

Bereavement

Complementary information: Bereavement follow-up for the loved ones of the people accompanied by our volunteers or referrals. Opening hours: Location where the service is offered: Metropolitan Quebec Fees:

Caregiver

Complementary information: Support for loved ones: by offering an attentive and comforting presence to people who are ill, volunteers support caregivers and allow them to benefit from a period of respite and take time for themselves. Opening hours: Location where the service is offered: Portneuf, Québec et Côte-de-Beaupré, Charlevoix. Présentiel, téléphone ou en visioconférence. Fees:

Palliative care

Complementary information: Accompaniment of people in palliative or end-of-life care, at home, in a residence or in a hospital establishment, for half a day/week. Opening hours: Depending on the purchase. Location where the service is offered: Metropolitan Quebec Fees:

Palliative care

Complementary information: Accompaniment. Opening hours: Location where the service is offered: Metropolitan Quebec Fees:

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