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We are committed to providing clear, up to date information to support you throughout your cancer journey.
Trusted information
The resources shared here can help you understand cancer, your diagnosis and treatment, and how to live with the disease. This information is intended to complement the guidance you receive from your health-care team.
Patient and family support and resource centres
We encourage you to visit these centres to access print materials and online information. Our trained volunteers can help you and your family find resources on topics such as:
- Understanding your diagnosis and treatment.
- Managing symptoms and coping with emotions.
- Quitting or reducing smoking.
- Documenting your care wishes (advanced care planning).
- Finding classes and support groups.
- Connecting with Canadian Cancer Society resources.
The Ninon Bourque Patient and Family Support and Resource Centre
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
Cancer Centre, North Tower
1st Floor near Radiation Therapy North
501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre
3045 Baseline Road (Behind the Queensway Carleton Hospital),
Ottawa, ON K2H 8P4
Resources for patients and families
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
Wellness Beyond Cancer Program
Making decisions
Online Advance Care Planning Workbook (Advance Care Planning Ontario)
Make a Power of Attorney (Government of Ontario)
Transportation
Wheels of Hope (Canadian Cancer Society)
The Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centers of Ottawa
Learning videos
Chemotherapy & You – A Treatment Overview
Chemotherapy Navigation Video (Inuk)
Head and Neck Cancer Teaching Video
A guide for young leukemia patients transitioning from CHEO to TOH (English only)
Nutrition videos
Decreased appetite or weight loss
How to Manage Nausea and Vomiting During Cancer Treatment
Difficulty chewing and swallowing
Other resources
List of recommended online resources (The Ottawa Hospital)
Symptom guides (Cancer Care Ontario)
Cancer types (Canadian Cancer Society)
Types of cancer (Cancer Care Ontario)
Disease information (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)