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After cancer

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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

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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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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

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We often have lots of questions to ask our

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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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Cancer classification: TNM, grade, stage
Learn more about the various cancer classification systems.
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Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery concerned with

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

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Cancer treatments are often accompanied by side effects, which

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Hormone therapy is a treatment that changes the level

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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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Being diagnosed with cancer turns your life upside down.

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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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Centre de Bien-être de l’Ouest de l’Île pour personnes atteintes de cancer

The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre exists to provide people living with cancer with caring support and comprehensive information for mind, body and spirit.

Service offerings

Psychologist and social worker

Counseling program for people affected by cancer. Person with cancer Caregiver of a person with cancer Free By appointment, in person or via Zoom Kirkland

Support group

Support group for people living with cancer from the time of diagnosis to one year after the end of treatment. Oncourage: (www.oncourage.org): a service that allows anyone living with cancer and their caregivers to create a private and personalized web page to share with family and friends. People with cancer and their families Free Check the organization's website for the meeting schedule. Kirkland Virtual, live broadcast

Other complementary therapies

Therapeutic touch, massage therapy, yoga, nutrition workshop. Free. Check the organization's website for the workshop schedule. Kirkland. Online, live broadcast.

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