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After cancer

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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

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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

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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

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

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With early detection and better investigation and treatment methods,

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

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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

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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

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Immunotherapy is a treatment or intervention designed to help

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Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment, that is to say,
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The verdict is in: “You have cancer.” Your reaction:

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Being diagnosed with cancer turns your life upside down.

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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

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Your skin, hair and nails may be affected by
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CanSupport des Cèdres

To provide free compassionate support services to patients living with cancer and their families at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).

Service offerings

Hair prosthesis

Donation of used hair prostheses. All services are free. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

Financial help

Humanitarian fund: Support for people in need of financial assistance for parking, home care, medicines.Parking at reduced ratesFor patients treated at the McGill University Hospital Center only. All services are free. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

Other complementary therapies

Art therapy; relaxation and meditation; yoga. All services are free. Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

Support group

Art Therapy Workshop for Women with breast cancer. All services are free. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

Information and documentation

New patient orientation; documentation; library. All services are free. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

Hair alternative

Free head ornaments. All services are Free. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. At all times (answering machine). McGill University Health Centre

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