Patient and Family Resources

Supporting Indigenous people with cancer and their families in culturally appropriate ways

Online education courses offered by Cancer Care Alberta for patients and family members

Resource guide for patients produced by Cancer Control Alberta

Over the years, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada developed a nation-wide support network that has grown to include both in-person and online groups.

A free and professional-led online support group for cancer patients and their families.

At Compassion House Foundation, we have a vision to create a sanctuary of healing support. We make it our mission to support women fighting cancer by providing safe, comfortable and affordable accommodations during their cancer journey and delivering much needed programs and services post-treatment.

This guide discusses support for Indigenous people who are entering the cancer treatment system. Its development was
supported by the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Nutrition is powerful! It can be used to help people—including those with cancer—live longer with better health. This cookbook is particularly focused on muscle health, which is related to the amount and type of protein in our diets.

Since 1996, Mesothelioma.com has been dedicated to providing the latest medical information on mesothelioma, spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and helping victims connect with legal resources

Mesothelioma Hub provides information to anyone suffering from mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure

Metis Albertans sharing their stories, along with tips that may help others.

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre resource & navigation guide book

This resources serves as an advocacy centre, providing hope and delivering quality resources and information for patients and loved ones coping with mesothelioma.

Offering peer support and resources for cancer patients who identify as LGBTQ

Silent Enemy is a comic designed to provide education and awareness to youth about cancer. It was developed on request of a First Nations community and created in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA in BC) and CAREX Canada (a CARcinogen EXposure research group based at Simon Fraser University

Cancer Council Australia

Youtube video created by TBCC Paediatric Radiation Team to help children and families understand the radiation treatment experience.

Offers programs and services for cancer patients and their caregivers. 2 locations in Calgary (Calgary North- Carma House & Calgary South - Randy O'Dell House); 1 location in Edmonton (South Campus of the University of Alberta)