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Canadian Cancer Society
National organization that provides cancer education, services to improve the lives of people affected by cancer, and funding for cancer research.
55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7Coverage Area: Kanata / Canada
Accessibility: Building has automatic doors * Elevator
Administrative Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm AST Helpline Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm AST 
English * French
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Offers a kids camp and family camp for kids living with cancer or in remission. Camps are medically supervised recreational-based camps and are one-week long. The camp is located in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. Free transportation by bus is provided or parents/guardians can drive their kids directly to the camp. Campers attending the kids camp can bring a guest.
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National, toll-free, confidential helpline that answers questions related to:
- Cancer treatment and side effects
- Clinical trials
- Coping with cancer
- Emotional support services
- Prevention
- Help in the community
- Complementary therapies
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Variety of online information related to cancer. Includes:
- Different types of cancers
- Diagnosis and treatments
- Prevention and screening
- Causes and research
- Cancer journey steps
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Monitored online peer support community that helps individuals with cancer and their loved ones connect through sharing experiences and building supportive online relationships.
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Online directory that helps cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers find the services they need, includes resources for:
- Emotional support programs
- Homecare
- Transportation
- Where to find a wig or prosthesis
- Hotels that provide discounts for people receiving cancer treatment
- How to find financial support
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Provides a free confidential phone and texting service offering support and information to people who want to quit smoking. Also includes a website where people can access information and tools to help them quit.
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Provides low-income individuals living with cancer an annual travel allowance to help cover the costs of travelling to cancer related appointments. One travel allowance is granted per year per person.
Note: Recipients of the Social Assistance Program or Accessibility Supports (Disability Support Program) in Epekwitk / PEI are not eligible for the Travel Treatment Fund.
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Wigs:
Free wigs for women who are losing their hair due to cancer treatments. A member of the team will discuss wig/head wear requirements and preferences and do their best to find a match. Wigs will be sent by mail.
Breast accessories:
Provides breast accessories such as puffs and bras to women who have had breast cancer surgery.
Free wigs for women who are losing their hair due to cancer treatments. A member of the team will discuss wig/head wear requirements and preferences and do their best to find a match. Wigs will be sent by mail.
Breast accessories:
Provides breast accessories such as puffs and bras to women who have had breast cancer surgery.
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We acknowledge that the land on which we learn, live and work is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk, represented by the Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation.