Wig & Breast Prosthesis Banks
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wig and Breast Prosthesis Banks provide a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC and Yukon who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.
Patients can visit wig rooms in various communities to browse a selection of real-hair wigs. Wigs and breast prostheses can also be mailed to patients.
For more information, contact the Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333.
Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society
BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, BCV5Z 4J4
Phone Numbers
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113
Service Details
| 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. |
| Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages. |
| 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. |
This program was last updated on: 22 Aug 2016.
