Talk to an information specialist

During the COVID-19 outbreak, we remain available online and by phone to answer your questions about cancer and help with any concerns you may have about COVID-19.

• Live Chat with an information specialist.
• Call us toll-free at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).
• Email us through our contact form.

For questions about cancer and work, especially during COVID-19, visit www.cancerandwork.ca.

If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. You may also qualify for other nationwide or regional financial support programs.

• cancer treatment and side effects
• clinical trials
• coping with cancer
• emotional support services
• prevention
• help in the community
• complementary therapies

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

The Cancer Information Helpline is a member of the International Cancer Information Service Group (ICISG).

Referrals by a healthcare provider

If your patient or their caregiver would like more information about cancer or services in their community, complete and submit a healthcare provider referral.

The personal information collected on the referral form will only be used to contact the individual regarding our services.

*This campaign has been made possible through financial support from Health Canada through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.