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Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Helpline
Provides confidential cancer information, service navigation and support to patients, caregivers, families, the public and health care professionals.
Self-referral or health care provider referral; interpretation is available in many languages on request.
Location
Canada-wide
Hours
Mon-Fri; live chat during posted hours
Phone
1-888-939-3333
Cost Detail
Free
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Email
Funding or grant
In-person
Canadian Cancer Society Transportation and Travel Support
Offers volunteer transportation and potential travel-cost assistance for eligible patients travelling to cancer appointments in Ontario.
Call the Cancer Information Helpline for eligibility, registration and local availability before the first required trip.
Location
Ontario, including travel from Elgin to treatment centres
Hours
Mon-Fri
Phone
1-888-939-3333
Cost Detail
Free or subsidized subject to eligibility and availability
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Free
In-person
Prostate Cancer and Information Support Group, St. Thomas
Offers local peer support and information for people affected by prostate cancer and their families.
No clinical referral; contact the group to confirm meeting time and current access.
Location
Knights of Columbus, 265 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6
Hours
First Wednesday monthly; call to confirm
Phone
See current listing
Cost Detail
Free
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Free
Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre Patient Assistance Program
Offers emergency short-term financial assistance for eligible adults receiving treatment at the cancer centre or affiliated regional sites when other funding is unavailable.
Patient completes the current application; forms are available in cancer-centre clinics, pharmacy, inpatient unit and online.
Location
Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre and affiliated sites, including STEGH
Hours
Applications reviewed weekly
Phone
519-685-8600
Cost Detail
Free for eligible patients
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OHIP
Hybrid
Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre Supportive Care
Provides social work, counselling, nutrition, spiritual care and practical support for patients and families affected by cancer.
Patient may speak with the oncology care team or contact the supportive care office.
Location
800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON N6A 5W9
Hours
Business hours
Phone
519-685-8622
Cost Detail
OHIP/publicly funded
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Free
Hybrid
Wellspring London and Region
Provides free programs without referral for people with cancer and their caregivers, including exercise, symptom management, peer support, education, financial and workplace strategies and bereavement support.
Self-register online; programs are available virtually and at London or Stratford locations.
Location
382 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6B 2N8; virtual programs
Hours
Program schedules vary
Phone
519-438-7379
Cost Detail
Free
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