AHS Foothills Hostel Services |
Hostel services on Foothills campus for outpatient Tom Baker and Foothills medical patients. Caregivers are also permitted with patients for the duration of their stay.
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AHS University of Alberta Outpatient Residence |
Residence for outpatient University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute medical patients.
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Compassion House |
Non-medical facility in Edmonton for women who are experiencing cancer. Services include low-cost accommodations, workshops, seminars, and connections to supportive care resources.
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Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) Program |
Free 12-week community-based exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.
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Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) Study |
Research study that provides a free 12-week exercise program designed for people who are undergoing or are recovering from cancer treatment.
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Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program |
Government of Alberta program that assists eligible Albertans who are living with a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness in the community. The program helps cover the costs of eligible basic medical equipment and supplies to meet patients' clinical needs.
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Alberta Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage Program |
Coverage for health-related services not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) for eligible Albertans not covered by a health benefits program. A monthly premium is charged for those taking part in the program.
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Alberta Cancer Foundation Financial Assistance Program |
Offers information about how to connect with Patient Resources at TBCC and CCI to apply for Patient Financial Assistance.
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Alberta Health Specialized Drug Benefits |
Provides more information about drug benefit programs in Alberta, including outpatient cancer drugs, high cost drugs, insulin pump therapy, RAPID program, Disease control and prevention.
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AHS Outpatient Cancer Drug Benefit Program |
The program provides specific cancer drugs to eligible residents for no charge. Information about which cancer drugs are covered by Alberta Health Services is also included on this webpage.
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Distress Centre |
Counselling services limited to Calgary. Online services (i.e., chat) available province-wide.
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Wellspring Alberta |
Free services for Albertan cancer patients and their families, as well as patients from out-of-province who are receiving treatment in Alberta. Services are related to emotional, practical, and social needs of those living with cancer.
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AHS Indigenous Support Line: Walk with Me Talk with Me Learn with Me |
Provides information about the North Zone's confidential support line for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and their families.
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Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC) |
Service that serves individuals in Alberta who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis, as well as their families. Individuals can contact the clinic for consultations over the phone or online.
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Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association |
Provides information on Friendship Centre locations in Alberta and services provided by the ANFCA.
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CCA Indigenous Cancer Health |
Link to Indigenous Cancer Health page on CCA Patients & Family website.
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Guide to Cancer Care in Alberta for Newly Diagnosed Indigenous People |
32-page PDF resource that provides information about cancer, cancer treatment, preparing to enter Cancer Care, services and programs, patients' rights, as well as self-help strategies.
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Indigenous Cancer Care Experiences: Video Series |
Saint Elizabeth Research Centre Indigenous cancer care experience video series on MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
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Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigators |
Information about how to access the Indigenous Cancer Patient Navigation Program and the services it provides.
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Caregivers Alberta |
Information, resources, programs and services about stress reduction, planning self-care, building resilience, and balancing their own self-care with caregiving.
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Collaborative Online Resources & Education (CORE) Alberta |
Information, resources, programs and services for community-based organizations in Alberta that serve seniors, as well as allied organizations and individuals. This resource is not just limited to cancer-related services.
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Breast Cancer Supportive Care Clinic |
Clinic located in SW Calgary providing services including individual and group care programs for people at high risk for breast cancer, or who are experiencing breast cancer. A referral form must be completed for the clinic.
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Head & Neck Cancer Support Society |
Support society that provides supports and resources to people diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and their caregivers. In-person meetings held in Edmonton.
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Oneball |
Support organization for patients with testicular cancer. Provides information about testicular cancer, symptoms and diagnosis, and treatment, and resources related to finances and fertility.
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Prostaid Calgary |
Support group that serves Calgary and southern Albertan prostate cancer patients, as well as their families. Resources include peer support, education and information sessions, and newsletters about prostate cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society |
Resources to support patients who are living with cancer. Services include transportation assistance to cancer treatment appointments, accommodation assistance, Cancer Connection (peer support service), and cancer information hotline.
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Young Adult Cancer Canada |
Web- and community-based supports for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. Resources include peer-led themed virtual conversations (YACC Web: Chats), and local chapters for in-person meetings and events (Localife).
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Queering Cancer |
Resources for LGBTQ2+ people who have been affected by cancer and their community and primary care providers.
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Canadian Cancer Survivor Network |
Information and resources aimed at cancer survivors. Information includes up-to-date news about cancer discoveries, events related to cancer and cancer survivorship, and about common issues related to cancer survivors.
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Canadian Breast Cancer Network |
Support website that provides comprehensive information about breast cancer and living with it, treatment options and their side effects, and prosthetics. Educational resources and financial supports are also available on the website.
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Prostate Cancer Support Canada |
Support website that offers links to local support groups, free kits with information about prostate cancer, monthly newsletters, and videos.
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Rethink Breast Cancer |
Support organization for people with breast cancer. Resources include an online peer support group, fertility tools and information, and information about side effects and treatments.
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Northwest Territories Health & Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Cancer Navigation Program |
Available to all residents across the NWT who have been impacted by cancer (from suspected cancer to palliation and survivorship, as well as the family and friends of those experiencing cancer). Primary Care Providers can refer patients, or patients can self-refer to the program.
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Navigating Your Cancer Journey: a resource for cancer patients in the Northwest Territories |
53-page PDF resource for patients that covers topics such as understanding cancer, support contacts, travelling for treatment, and services for patients.
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AHS Northern Health Services Network Program |
Program that offers assistance to patients from the NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon Territories who are receiving medical care in Edmonton.
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NWT Community Counselling Program |
Free counselling services available for all NWT residents.
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NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group |
Support and advocacy group for people experiencing breast cancer. Connects users to information about breast cancer, and NWT-specific supportive care and wellness resources for patients. Most resources listed are not specific to breast cancer, so people experiencing other cancers may benefit from this website as well.
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