You may need to know about practical and financial information when you have a cancer diagnosis
The pages in this section link to handouts, booklets, video clips and websites that can help with:
- Financial Assistance: for when you need to stop working or when you are having trouble affording the costs
- Home Support Services: for when you need medical care at home
- Transportation & Lodging: for when you need to travel for cancer treatment
- Work & School: for when you return to work or school after cancer treatment
Your healthcare team wants you to have all the information and support you need to deal with your cancer diagnosis and treatment. You might find you need a counsellor to assess your situation and provide referrals to programs or services. You can make an appointment with Patient & Family Counselling Services at you cancer centre.
- Make an appointment with a Patient & Family counsellor at your cancer centre
- Find services through the Canadian Cancer Society Information line 1-888-939-3333 or go the Community Service Locator
- Borrow resources from the BCCA library, find recommended website or chose a "Pathfinder" (topical resource sheets)
