- Prevention
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Treatment & After Treatment
- Palliative Care
- Indigenous Navigator
- Helpful Info & Supports
Prevention
1 in 2 people in Ontario will develop cancer in their lifetime. This information may scare you. The good news is that there are things you can do to live a healthy lifestyle and lower your risk of cancer. It is easier than you may think!
Screening
Cancer screening can find abnormal cell changes before they become cancer or cancer at an early stage, when treatment has a better chance of working.
Diagnosis
You will have many tests and appointments as your healthcare team works together to find out if you have cancer.
Treatment & After Treatment
There are several types of treatment for cancer, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The type of treatment you have will depend on the type of cancer you have, the stage of cancer, your personal preferences and your age
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity as well as the best quality of life.
Indigenous Navigator
The Indigenous Navigator offers cultural support to self-identified First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) patients and families in the Central East.
Helpful Info & Supports
Additional information and resources that patients may find helpful.
