Canadian Cancer Society

Facing cancer is often a life-changing event. The Canadian Cancer Society does everything we can to help people with cancer be informed and feel supported by providing trusted information and compassionate support.

Informational Support:

  • cancer.ca: A go-to spot for cancer information and support services.
  • 1 888 939-3333: A toll free line where anyone can ask any question about cancer from prevention and understanding their diagnosis to finding services in their local communities (e.g. wig/prostheses, transportation, support groups, etc.). Interpretation available for over 100 languages.
  • Community Service Locator: Search for resources by postal code.

Practical Support:

  • Financial help for travel & treatment: Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.
  • Affordable accommodations: Lodges in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George offer 24-hour support from caring volunteers and staff, providing a home away from home during cancer treatment.
  • Wigs & Prosthesis: Borrow wigs and breast prostheses for free from across the province.

Emotional Support:

  • Talking to someone who’s been there: CancerConnection and New Normal connect patients, caregivers and survivors with highly trained volunteers for peer support over the phone.
  • CancerConnection.ca: A moderated online community to share experiences and find support 24 hours a day.

The easiest and most reliable way to connect patients and caregivers with cancer resources is to fill out the form atcancer.ca/patientrequest.  


Address / Contact Info

BC and Yukon Division
565 W 10th Ave Vancouver, BCV5Z 4J4

Phone Numbers

Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333
Division Office: (604) 872-4400
Fax: (604) 872-4113

Service Details

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Other Programs from This Organization

Camp Goodtimes Camp Goodtimes provides a safety-focused, medically supervised, fun and recreational experience for children and teens affected by cancer and their families.
Cancer Information Service Available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone who needs help understanding cancer and finding community services. Toll-free service accessible in multiple languages.
Jean C Barber Lodge Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.
Peer Support If you’re a resident of Canada, 18 years and older, who has been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re caring for someone with cancer, you can speak over the phone with a trained volunteer who has gone through a similar experience. Our volunteers are specially trained cancer survivors or caregivers with a wide range of cancer experiences and life stories who can share insights and ideas for coping during your cancer experience. You’ll have the chance to talk with a peer who will listen with empathy and respect. And you’ll have an opportunity to gain hope and encouragement by hearing someone else’s story.
Run to Quit 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.
Travel Treatment Fund Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.
Vancouver Island Lodge Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.
Wigs and Breast Prosthesis Banks 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: 22 Aug 2016.