Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society offers a nationwide support system for people with cancer and their family, friends, and caregivers. We’re here to help answer your questions and support you whether you’re newly diagnosed, caring for a loved one, or concerned about your own cancer risk. Access our free programs and services that can help you manage life with cancer, including our information resources, our helpline, our supportive online community, and much more.

While there is evidence of increased cancer risk from the occupation of firefighting, there’s a lot you can do to help protect your health. Learn simple ways to make healthy choices and informed decisions to reduce your risk of cancer. Plus, find out when you should see a doctor and when you should be screened for specific cancers.

Cancer can be difficult to understand and coping with it can be stressful. It can help to talk to someone you can trust to give you current, reliable information. Our Cancer Information Helpline is a national, toll-free service for people with cancer, their caregivers, their families and friends, as well as the general public and healthcare professionals. We’ll take all the time you need to answer your questions and give you information about:

Our service is available Monday to Friday in English and French. For other languages, we can access an interpreter service. To connect:

No one should have to face cancer alone. Connecting with others who understand your situation and feelings can help you cope. Knowing what to expect throughout your cancer journey can help you feel more hopeful and less anxious.

CancerConnection.ca is a safe and welcoming place for discussion, support and the exchange of information about managing cancer in your life. It allows people to share their experiences and build supportive relationships. CancerConnection.ca community members take part in discussions, write their own blogs, join groups, and exchange messages offering emotional support and practical advice.

Membership in this community is free and open to people 18 years of age and older. To sign up, simply visit CancerConnection.ca.

Our lodges are welcoming homes away from home for people with cancer who need to travel to receive treatment. Our caring staff and volunteers are trained to help meet your practical needs during cancer treatment. The lodges also offer social and emotional support through different programs and activities. They are places where you can meet other people with cancer, and their families, who understand what you are going through.

Each lodge has unique amenities and services available. Visit cancer.ca (cancer.ca/fr for French) to find a lodge in British Columbia, Newfoundland, Quebec, or Nova Scotia, or elsewhere in Canada.

Ready to quit? Or thinking about it? Tried to quit a few times and worried you won’t stay tobacco-free for good? We are here to help.

The Canadian Cancer Society offers information, tools and a support community to help you quit and stay quit. Our free and confidential services offer support and information about quitting smoking and tobacco use. We can help you develop a personal quit plan and refer you to programs and services in your community. And if you want to support someone who’s trying to quit, we can give you tips on how to help.

Visit cancer.ca (cancer.ca/fr for French) to check out the programs available in your area.

All Canadians, no matter where they live, can access free wigs with just a simple call. A team member will discuss your wig or headwear requirements and preferences and then do their best to find a match. They will arrange delivery or curbside pick-up, depending on your location. All staff and volunteers have been trained in enhanced cleaning and hygiene to ensure wigs are delivered in their cleanest state.

This service is available for free across Canada to people who cannot afford the cost of a wig.

Order by phone toll-free: (888) 939-3333