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Organization:
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Ottawa Cancer Foundation - Ottawa Community Cancer Hub
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Phone Numbers:
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613-247-3527
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-247-3527
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Fax:
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613-247-3526
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Address:
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Ottawa Community Cancer Hub
1500 Alta Vista Dr
Ottawa, ON
K1G 3Y9
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Intersection:
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Alta Vista Dr and Industrial Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Sue Merrill - Vice-President of Programs and Stakeholder Development
613-247-1920 ext 252 * smerrill@ottawacancer.ca
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Service Description:
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A personalized, navigation service, available in both English and French, to help find cancer support services in the Ottawa area
Helps connect patients to:
- Counselling services
- Cancer support groups and wellness classes
- Websites to find more information on cancer, treatment and clinical trials
- Practical supports like meal delivery services, home support services and financial support programs
- Finding a wig and dealing with changes in appearance
- Information and services to help you manage common treatment-related side effects
- Cancer Rehabilitation Services or connecting with a physiotherapist, a massage therapist or other professionals
- Integrative cancer care programs
- A dietician and nutrition classes
- Exercises classes and one-on-one support around exercise after cancer
- Support services and information for children who have a parent living with cancer
- Support services and information for caregivers
- Information on returning to work after cancer
- Resources on living with advanced or metastatic cancer
- End of life resources
- Grief and bereavement services
The ongoing in-person programs include:
- Foot Care Clinic
- Fitness classes (Yoga and Qigong)
- Nutrition
- Art therapy
- CLIMB (For children with a parent who has cancer)
- Nature therapy
- Reiki
- Meditation
- Social events and workshops
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Fees:
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All programs and services are free for those affected by cancer and their caregivers
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons living in Ottawa or receiving treatment in Ottawa
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ottawa (City of)
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Last Updated:
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5/1/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212750
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