What We Do

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• 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

• 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

• 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

• led by qualified professionals
• bilingual
• free parking
• register at our Cedars CanSupport Resource Centres

• coping with the emotional, physical and relationship stresses of cancer
• separate groups for patients and caregivers

• address concerns about setting future goals, intimacy issues and the fear of a recurrence

• support for those who have lost a loved one to cancer

• meet other young adults (ages 18-39) with cancer or post-treatment
• focus on relationship, sexuality, fertility, education and career concerns

• address concerns about emotions, relationships and body challenges

• share strategies with other men living similar experiences  

• hands-on cosmetic workshop for female patients

• enjoy homemade desserts and friendly conversation