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

Complementary information: Donation of used hair prostheses. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are free.

Financial help

Complementary information: 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. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are free.

Other complementary therapies

Complementary information: Art therapy; relaxation and meditation; yoga. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are free.

Support group

Complementary information: Art Therapy Workshop for Women with breast cancer. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are free.

Information and documentation

Complementary information: New patient orientation; documentation; library. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are free.

Hair alternative

Complementary information: Free head ornaments. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. At all times (answering machine). Location where the service is offered: McGill University Health Centre Fees: All services are Free.

Kinesiology

Complementary information: Kinesiology program for patients aged 18 to 39: a personalized one-hour session with the kinesiologist; a weekly 60-minute group exercise led by a kinesiologist from the Quebec Cancer Foundation. Young adults with cancer Opening hours: Upon registration Location where the service is offered: CUSM Fees: Free

Young adult

Complementary information: Free kinesiology program for patients aged 18 to 39. Young adult with cancer Opening hours: Upon registration Location where the service is offered: CUSUM Fees: Free

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