Cancer
Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer can often spread throughout your body and is the second-leading cause of death in the world.
Cancer resources from HealthLink BC
Find useful information on HealthLink BC such as treatment options and tips for living with cancer.
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Anal cancer
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Breast cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer in Men (Male Breast Cancer)
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms?
- Breast Cancer Types
- Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent
- Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer
- Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy?
- Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy for Early-Stage Cancer?
- Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer?
- Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk?
- Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery
- Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Learning About Breast Cancer Surgery
- Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive
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Colon cancer
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Leukemia
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Lung cancer
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Oral Cancer
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Ovarian cancer
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Pancreatic, liver and kidney cancer
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Prostate cancer
- Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic
- Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance?
- Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer?
- Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer
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Skin cancer
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Testicular cancer
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Thyroid cancer
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Home treatment
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Finding support
- Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient
- Cancer Support: Coping With Cancer Treatments
- Cancer Support: Dealing With Emotions and Fears
- Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships
- Cancer Support: Finding Out That You Have Cancer
- Cancer Support: Life After Treatment
- Cancer Support: Managing Stress
- Cancer Support: When Your Cancer Comes Back or Gets Worse
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Cancer treatment
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Pain management
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Travel and accomodation support
- Canadian Cancer Society's Cancer Travel and Accomodation Services (CTAAS) program - Thanks to the funding from the Government of BC, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has expanded its CTAAS program to more communities across the province. Supports may include financial assistance, accommodations, ground transportation. In addition, CCS partners at Hope Air provide free flights for those who need to travel by air for their appointments.
Learn about other available travel and accomodation assistance