The Canadian Cancer Society offers our one-to-one Peer Support Service for caregivers, family and friends. Our trained volunteers have been there. They have either had cancer themselves or have cared for someone with cancer. Learn more.
Finding support groups
Support groups are a good place to get information and learn from others. You may also feel less alone. You may prefer individual counselling or one-to-one peer support. We also offer the following options:
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We need to support research into all causes of cancer in order to save lives.
Great progress has been made
Some cancers, such as thyroid and testicular, have survival rates of over 90%. Other cancers, such as pancreatic, brain and esophageal, continue to have very low survival rates.
