Brain Tumour
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada provides information and support on resources pertaining to brain tumours to patients, family members and friends.
Toll-free – 1-800-265-5106
http://www.btfc.org/braintumour.nsf/eng/home
The Pencer Brain Tumour Centre
The Centre was founded to provide information, treatment and support for brain tumour patients and their families all in one “Centre of Excellence”
Toronto: (416) 946-2240
http://www.uhn.ca/programs/pencer/index.asp
Breast Cancer
Willow Breast Cancer Services
Willow is an informational and support-based organization pertaining to breast cancer.
Toll-free: 1-888-778-3100
In Toronto: 416 778-5000
http://www.willow.org/
Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital
Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre is an outpatient facility specializing in all aspects of breast health and breast care.
Toronto: 416-586-8799
http://www.mtsinai.on.ca/MKBC/home.htm
Children and Cancer
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation is committed to providing support, education and advocacy for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors of childhood/adolescent cancer, their families and the professionals who care for them.
Toll-free:
1-800-366-CCCF
1-800-366-2223
http://www.candlelighters.org/
Clinical Trials
Ontario Clinical Trials
With funding from the Ontario Cancer Research Network, this site provides information on clinical trials in Ontario.
http://www.ontariocancertrials.ca/
Colorectal Cancer
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada provides comprehensive information and support to people with colorectal cancer.
Toll-free: 1-877-50-COLON
http://www.ccac-accc.ca/
General Information and Support
The Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a Canada-wide non-profit organization committed to providing comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; providing support for people living with cancer, family members and friends; and funding research on all types of cancer.
In Toronto - 416-488-5800
Toll Free – 1-800-268-8874
www.cancer.ca
Wellspring Cancer Support Services
Wellspring is a network of five centres that provide emotional and psychological support, free of charge, to individuals and families living with cancer.
Wellspring provides a wide range of cancer support programs and services to serve the emotional, social, and informational needs of people living with cancer, and those who care for them.
All of Wellspring’s programs and services are provided at no cost and without referral.
GTA: 416-961-1928; 416-480-4440
Toll-free - 1-877-499-9904
www.wellspring.ca
Gynaecologic Cancer
The Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists of Canada
The Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists of Canada provides information on gynaecologic cancer resources.
http://www.g-o-c.org/
Leukemia
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.
Toronto: 416-661-9541
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_chap
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Canada
Lung Cancer Canada is a charitable organization with the aim of providing awareness, support and education in Canada with respect to lung cancer. Lung Cancer Canada is made up of lung cancer patients and their family members, health care professionals, and private citizens.
Toronto: 416-785-3439
Toll Free: 1-888-445-4403
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/
Lymphoma
Lymphoma Foundation of Canada
The Lymphoma Foundation of Canada provides information, support and research to individuals with lymphoma, including Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Information and support to patients and caregivers. The Foundation provides information on new treatments and research, and patient education workshops and seminars to help people understand and manage their disease.
Toll Free: 1-866-204-0233
http://www.lymphoma.ca/
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada provides support to women with ovarian cancer and their families, women in general and the broader community through awareness campaigns and activities, the creation and dissemination of education materials and fundraising for research in ovarian cancer.
Toll-Free: 1 -800-749-9310
http://www.ovariancancercanada.ca
Teens, Young Adults and Cancer
Real Time
Real Time is an online community providing support for young adults (aged 15 – 30 years old) with cancer.
http://www.realtimecancer.org/