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For Patients and Families  

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A diagnosis of cancer can be frightening and leave you and your family feeling vulnerable and unsure about the future. In this section you will find up-to-date information on specific types of cancer, treatment options, services and support resources. You can also read about the experiences of others diagnosed with cancer. 


Cancer Types

Link Arrow Information on  the most common cancers along with treatment details and options, and current Alberta statistics. 


Treatment Types 

Learn about the various types of cancer treatments and their applications, and what to expect during and after treatment.

Link Arrow Summary of treatment types, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, hormone therapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation
Link Arrow Chemotherapy
Link Arrow Radiation therapy
Link Arrow Complementary or alternative therapies


Managing Side Effects

Learn practical ways of coping with both the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment.

Link Arrow Side effects

Process of Care

Link Arrow Patient Orientation
Link Arrow Services and Programs
Link Arrow Care Costs and Coverage
Link Arrow Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Link Arrow Patient Navigation Program


Help for Patients and Families

Link Arrow  Counseling and support services - Most are free, and they really help
Link Arrow Patient and family experiences - Read what others have experienced


Cancer Care Facilities

Information and links to virtual tours (opens in a new window) and overview of services offered in our two main cancer centres - the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Holy Cross site in Calgary, as well as Associate and Community Cancer Centres information.
 
Photo.  Adriana Salvia with a photo of her father Giulio Salvia. Giulio was diagnosed with lung cancer in the spring of 2006 and died in September. Read more.
A young mother marks the end of her cancer treatments by throwing a party with a cause. Read more.  Photo.
 Photo. “The biggest thing I learned through this experience is to maintain hope,” says Yvonne Merchant Read more.

Laurent Bessette from Donnelly, was the first patient to use the Virtual Pain and Symptom Control/Palliative Radiotherapy Clinic in Peace River. His wife Lilliane is a strong advocate for the clinic:  “... it is an awesome thing!  Too bad we were not aware of it earlier.” Read more.

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