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What We Do

Visit our Resource Centres for our free, bilingual services.
 
Having difficulty coping with too little or too much information about your cancer?
Need emotional support?
Would talking to a cancer survivor help?
Want to join a group and talk with others challenged by cancer?
Do you qualify for our financial assistance?
Having trouble parking at the hospital?
Need help finding a wig or turban?
 
If you are looking for practical help during treatment, we provide:
·         reserved parking tags for cancer patients in active treatment
·         reduced-price parking pass information
·         free wigs, caps and turbans
·         lists of local wig and breast prostheses retailers
·         music and relaxation CDs for use during chemotherapy
·         financial assistance through the Wilfred Howick Humanitarian Fund
·         hospitality service in waiting rooms
 
We have reliable information and educational resources for you:  
·         help finding trustworthy information on the internet about cancer, treatments, survivorship, prevention and emotional support
·         lending libraries with support books, DVDs and CDs
·         pamphlets on all cancers
·         public Lectures about cancer by McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) healthcare professionals
·         information on CanSupport, MUHC and community resources
 
We are aware that you may have emotional needs, so we offer: 
  • face-to-face, phone and on-line support from survivors
  • friendly volunteers to keep you company in the hospital
  • support groups for patients and family members
 

Cedars CanSupport Support Groups

Together with the MUHC Psychosocial Oncology Program
  • led by qualified professionals
  • bilingual
  • free parking
  • register at our Cedars CanSupport Resource Centres
 
Sharing Strengths Group
  • coping with the emotional, physical and relationship stresses of cancer
  • separate groups for patients and caregivers
      
Post-Treatment Group
  • address concerns about setting future goals, intimacy issues and the fear of a recurrence
 
Bereavement Group
  • support for those who have lost a loved one to cancer
 
Young Adults in Action
  • meet other young adults (ages 18-39) with cancer or post-treatment
  • focus on relationship, sexuality, fertility, education and career concerns
 
Breast Cancer Support Group for Women in Treatment
  • address concerns about emotions, relationships and body challenges
 
Support Group for Men dealing with Cancer
  • share strategies with other men living similar experiences  
 
 
Cedars CanSupport Programs for Cancer Patients Continued...
 
Look Good Feel Better
  • hands-on cosmetic workshop for female patients
 
·         free weekly classes for patients
·         Contact CanSupport or HappyTree: 514-846-9642
 
Tea Time for hospitalized patients and their families
  • enjoy homemade desserts and friendly conversation
 
Therapeutic Massages
  
Relaxation Sessions
 
Arts activities, movies and games for hospitalized patients
 
Cedars CanSupport Resource Centres
  
We are here to help.
Have questions? Ask us! Confused? Talk to us! 
 
Call or drop by Monday through Friday.
 
Royal Victoria Hospital                                       Montreal General Hospital
Room A2.44                                                      Room A7.116
687 Pine Avenue West                                       1650 Cedar Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A1                                 Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A4
Tel: 514-843-1666                                            Tel: 514-934-1934 #42314
cansupport.rvh@muhc.mcgill.ca                    cansupport.mgh@much.mcgill.ca
 
Cedars CanSupport
Helping cancer patients and their families…one person at a time
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Cedars' Contributions
Type Equipment
Donation State-of-the-art Molecular Equipment for Department of Pathology
Year 2007
Amount $350,000.00
Recipient MGH
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