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Patient, Family Member and Caregiver Education, Information & Resources
In honour of Ninon Bourque
When diagnosed with cancer, you, your family members or caregivers may have many questions and concerns. The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Program is committed to ensuring you have easy access to accurate and up to date information that will help you during this time. The resources shared here can help you better understand cancer, its diagnosis, treatment and how to live with the disease. It is meant to add to the information you will get from your healthcare team.
In addition to the information you will find here, we encourage you to visit one of our Patient & Family Support and Resources Centres to access print-based information and resources. Our team of volunteers are available to help you and your family access information (online or in print) on a variety of topics including:
- Understanding your diagnosis and treatment
- Managing your symptoms and help deal with emotions
- Stopping or reduce smoking
- Documenting your care wishes (Advanced Care Planning)
- Accessing information on classes and support groups
- Helping you connect to the Canadian Cancer Society resources
Learning Videos
- Chemo Teach 2021
- Chemotherapy & You – A Treatment Overview
- Chemotherapy Navigation Video
- Chemotherapy Navigation Video (Inuk)
- Head and Neck Cancer Teaching Video
- A guide for young leukemia patients transitioning from CHEO to TOH (English only)
- Radiation Therapy at The Ottawa Hospital
- Meet the [Surgery] Team at The Ottawa Hospital
Nutrition Videos
- Decreased appetite or weight loss
- How to Manage Nausea and Vomiting During Cancer Treatment
- Diarrhea
- Hydration
- Difficulty chewing and swallowing
- Taste changes
- Dry mouth
- Eating well during cancer treatment
- Cancer prevention
Other Resources
- Canadian Cancer Society – Cancer Types
- Cancer Care Ontario – Types of Cancer
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Disease Information
- List of Online Resources to Recommend
- Look Good Feel Better Workshops
Two locations to serve you
The Ninon Bourque Patient & Family Support and Resource Centre
General Campus, Cancer Centre North Tower,
First floor near Radiation Therapy North
Patient & Family Support and Resource Centre at the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre
Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre (behind the Queensway Carleton Hospital),
Second floor main entrance
For feedback Contact: 613-737-7700 ext. 70141.
Last updated on: March 7th, 2024