Travel Treatment Fund
The Canadian Cancer Society provides limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.
In addition, through a partnership with the BC Cancer Agency, assistance is available for a portion of the cost of selected prescription medications that manage symptoms related to cancer treatment.
Learn more at cancer.ca – Travel
Treatment Fund.
Address / Contact Info
Candian Cancer Society
BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
Vancouver, BCV5Z 4J4
Phone Numbers
Toll-Free
: 1-800-663-2524 ext. 7122
Local
: (604) 675-7122
Fax
: (604) 675-7301
Service Details
Geographic areas served: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Cloverdale, Delta, Fraser Health, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, South Surrey, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock
Referral criteria: - Confirmation of active cancer treatment at a recognized cancer treatment facility
- Income documentation
- BC Personal Health Number
- Fair Pharmacare number (if applying for help with drug costs)
- Income documentation
- BC Personal Health Number
- Fair Pharmacare number (if applying for help with drug costs)
Languages spoken: Interpreters available, English
Categorization
Forms and Resources
Location Map
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. |
| Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services. |
| 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. |
| 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 30 Jun 2016.
