Cancer Information Service
Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides accurate, comprehensive and easy-to-understand information on all cancers and community cancer-related services and resources by toll-free telephone 1 888-939-3333 or online at cancer.ca.
CIS is more than a helpline. Trained information specialists provide the most up-to-date information in a supportive manner that is easy to understand. Inquiries cover many other topics, such as clinical trials, managing pain and side effects, nutrition, complementary and alternative therapies.
CIS is tailored to provide cancer information and services relevant to local communities across Canada in English and French as well as with interpretation available in over 100 languages. There is an extensive selection of cancer publications, many of which have been translated to meet the needs of multicultural communities.
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| Regional Centres Served | 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Alexis Creek, Alkali Lake, Anahim Lake, Ashcroft, Burnaby, Calgary, Chilanko Forks, Clearwater, Edmonton, Hanceville, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lillooet, Markham, Merritt, Mississauga, Nemiah Valley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Ottawa, Richmond, Riske Creek, Sidney, Surrey, Tatla Lake, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, White Rock, Williams Lake |
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| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
| Languages spoken | English |
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Other Programs from This Organization
| Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families. |
| Get trusted cancer information, locate community services, find help with travel & accommodations, borrow wigs & prosthesis, talk to someone who’s been there, adjust to life after treatment. |
| Peer support for people with cancer and their caregivers. |
| Adjust to life after breast or colorectal cancer. |
| Run to Quit pairs the quitting expertise of the Canadian Cancer Society with Running Room’s learn to walk or run 5km clinics. The program greatly increases a person’s chances of quitting smoking while raising their physical activity level. |
| Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Centre for the Southern Interior. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services. |
| Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses. |
| Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses, and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis. |
This program was last updated on: 01 Feb 2017.
