Cancer Connection
Talk to someone who’s been there.
BY PHONE
CancerConnection is a free, confidential service which puts people with cancer in touch with a trained volunteer with a similar cancer experience. Open to patients and caregivers.
Matches are based on treatment, diagnosis or lifestyle similarities. With volunteers from a national network, the service can match almost every cancer patient. Volunteers listen, share practical stories and offer understanding and encouragement.
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CancerConnection.ca is an online community for patients and caregivers to share expeiences and find support. Available 24 hours a day.
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Regional Centres Served | Abbotsford, Burnaby, Cloverdale, Delta, Fraser Health, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Richmond, South Surrey, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock |
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Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
Languages spoken | Interpreters available, English |
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This program was last updated on: 30 Jun 2016.