Updated 13 July 2010
Treating nerve damage (neuropathy) - patient information
"Headlines" - a newsletter for people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
See our section for patients and the public or call the Library at 604.675.8001
or toll free: 1.888.675.8001, ext. 8001.
Chemotherapy protocols - neuro-oncology
Patient and Family Counselling Services has professionally trained counsellors to provide practical assistance related to travel, finances and accommodation etc. and counselling available to individuals, couples and families. As well, programs such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Relaxation Programs are available. For more information, see the section on Patient and Family Counselling or contact your local cancer centre, Patient and Family Counselling Services (see list of the BCCA centres and telephone numbers below).
Rehabilitation Counselling: is a provincial program, actively run from the Vancouver Centre. It includes vocational counselling, resource referral, information and advocacy assistance and counselling related to rehabilitation issues for patients and family members. Contact: Maureen Parkinson in the Vancouver area 604-877-6098 local 2194 or outside Vancouver at 1-800-663-3333 local 2194.
Vancouver Center (VC)
The Brain Tumour Support Group was set up at the B.C. Cancer Agency, Vancouver Center in 1985 for patients with primary brain tumours, their families and friends. The meetings are co-facilitated by a counselor and a nurse. The courage, humor, determination and strength of those who attend make this group a highly successful and supportive place to meet others. The Brain Tumour Support Group offers patients, family members and caregivers the unique opportunity to meet with other individuals who are coping with similar issues. To address the educational interests of the group, guest speakers, such as cancer doctors, rehabilitation specialists and other health care professionals are invited to talk. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9.30-11:00 a.m. in the John Jambor Room on the first floor of the Vancouver Centre.Please note there are no groups in July and August.
Tel: 604.877.6000, local 2194
Toll free (in BC): 1.800.663.3333 local 2194
Vancouver Island Center (VIC)
The Brain Tumour Support Group at the Vancouver Island Centre group is open to brain tumour patients, their families and friends. This group provides a supportive environment to meet with others who are undergoing or have undergone treatment for a brain tumour—to share experiences and learn from each other. Guest speakers are occasionally invited. The group is facilitated by a counsellor from Patient and Family Counselling, and happens on the second Thursday of each month from 11:00 – 12:30 pm in the Quiet Room on the second floor.
Tel: 250.519.5525
Toll free: 1.800.670.3322 Local 5525
Fraser Valley Center (FV)
Tel: 604.930.2098
Toll free: 1-800-523-2885 (in BC)
Center for the Southern Interior (CSI)
Tel: 250.712.3963
Toll free number: 1-888-563-7773
Abbotsford Center (AC)
Tel: 604.851.4710 ext: 645301
Toll free (in BC): 1.877.547.3777