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Resources by Diagnosis
Topics in this section include: Advanced Breast, Brain Tumour, Bladder, Breast, Colorectal, Esophageal and Stomach, Eye, Gynecological, Kidney, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lung, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic, and Prostate cancers.
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For more diagnosis-specific information and cancer-related topics, please visit the JCC PFRC’s Pathfinder Series.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network – Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Information about treatment options, community support, financial issues, drug navigation and more.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Information for the newly diagnosed, lists of questions to ask your doctor and much more.
A national charity organized to help bladder cancer patients and their support teams.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Support, education, and space for patients to connect with others who share their own experiences.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)
Information about breast cancer news, events, and advocacy. Resources and inspiration through survivor stories.
Breast Care workshops – Look Good Feel Better
Learn about options available to help you feel confident in returning to everyday activities after breast cancer with information on post-surgical bras and breast forms and additional resources.
YWCA Encore is a FREE 9-week exercise and education program uniquely tailored for breast cancer survivors. YWCA Encore classes are designed for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. Each YWCA Encore class features an educational presentation by a guest speaker and time for sharing and discussion, followed by gentle floor and pool exercises with a goal of increasing strength, mobility and flexibility.
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
The latest information on colorectal cancer prevention and treatment.
National Cancer Institute – Esophageal Cancer
The U.S. National Cancer Institute’s descriptions for patients include an overview as well as sections on treatment, causes & prevention, screening, statistics, coping with cancer, and research.
National Cancer Institute – Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
The U.S. National Cancer Institute’s descriptions for patients include an overview as well as sections on treatment, causes & prevention, screening, statistics, coping with cancer, and research.
Education and support for eye tumour patients and their families.
Information and resources for all types of gynecological cancer resources, links and publications.
A Canadian organization, OCC is dedicated to supporting women living with the disease and their families, raising awareness, and funding research.
Discussion forums, webcasts, resources and support for kidney cancer patients.
Canadian Cancer Society – Leukemia
Information about supportive care during treatment, and current research.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Information and resources about new treatments, clinical trails and more.
An organization dedicated to supporting, information, advocacy, research, and access to best treatments for those affected by lymphoma – patients, supporters, healthcare professionals, and the scientific community.
Education, awareness, and support for lung cancer patients and their families.
Current information and services, including questions to ask your doctor, understanding pathology reports, links to other useful sites and resources, a discussion forum and more.
Resources for patients including information about clinical trails, treatment, emotional and mental wellness and more.
Support and information for everyone affected by multiple myeloma – patients, families, friends, caregivers, and the medical and scientific communities.
Support and resources for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Clinical trials, research information and more.
Canadian Cancer Society – Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS) provides information and support throughout the cancer journey.
Resources and information to help raise awareness about testicular cancer in young men.
Testicular Cancer Self-Examination Guide
A self-care guide for men to check for signs of testicular cancer.
While we have done our best to review the resources above, please know that the contents are intended to support you but are not to be considered prescriptive or an endorsement of particular sites, companies, or individuals.