Canadian Cancer Society Overview of the Societys Community

Canadian Cancer Society Overview of the Society’s Community Services 2014

Our Mission The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Our Vision Creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

How are we fighting cancer? • doing everything we can to prevent cancer • funding research to outsmart cancer • empowering, informing and supporting Canadians living with cancer • advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians • rallying Canadians to get involved in the fight against cancer

Information www. cancer. ca

Cancer Information Service • Reliable, current and understandable information tailored to each caller’s request. • Evidence-based information, not medical advice. • Answers to all types of questions about cancer and community services. • available from 9 AM to 6 PM • English, French and 100+ languages • staff have healthcare backgrounds

Peer support We strive to offer four opportunities to every caller: To be visited in-person by a cancer survivor. To talk with the survivor or caregiver who most closely resembles him/her. To meet with others in a group setting. To talk to a cancer information specialist.

Cancer. Connection. ca/Parlons. Cancer. ca

Smokers’ Helpline • a free and confidential service provided by phone and online • personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking • follow up calls to provide continued support during the quitting process • self-help materials and community referrals • coordinators available throughout the province to give presentations and set up displays

Wheels of Hope • Province-wide program for people without the means to get to treatment on their own. • Helps overcome financial, physical or psychosocial barriers. • In 2013, we travelled 219, 000 kilometers and took 586 people to their treatment.

We’re here to help toll-free 1 888 939 -3333 email info@cis. cancer. ca www. cancer. ca Local community Office: 123 St. George St. London Phone: 519 -432 -1137

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