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Programs & Services


Patient and Family Resource Centre

Cancer library, information and referral services are provided for patients, families, and friends. Also new patient orientation services - both virtual and in-person.

Provides a large collection of books, AHS resources, credible websites, and various pamphlets covering topics including:

  • cancer types and therapies
  • coping with cancer
  • bereavement
  • nutrition
  • exercise
  • inspirational and motivational stories

Specially trained volunteers staff the PFRC make every effort to answer requests for information from our resources or refer to those individuals or agencies who may be able to help. Students may be given specific time or resource number limits on loans. Lending period is typically 3 weeks.

Contact Details

Cross Cancer Institute

Location Info
1059 (Located by central escalators on main level)
Address
11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 1Z2
Telephone
780-432-8456
Fax
780-432-8448
Email
ACB.infocntr@ahs.ca
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
volunteers
Eligibility

Primarily serves cancer patients and family members, but will lend to others.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Previous
Cancer Information Centre