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Childhood Cancer Resource Guide

Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Childhood Cancer Guides
Description:
Childhood Cancer Guides write, update, and publish a number of books that help families of children with cancer. The website also comprises of information on childhood cancer and links to various resources.
Service Type:
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Website:
http://www.childhoodcancerguides.org/
Eligibility:
Anyone seeking information on childhood cancer.
Fee:
Books range in cost; the rest of the information is free.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
ELLICSR
Description:
ELLICSR is designed as a collaborative space for research into health, wellness and cancer survivorship. Cancer survivors, including family members, friends and caregivers, can:- Find information on health and wellness.- Participate in a class or program, designed through research with survivor input.- Meet other survivors and share experiences, support each other and learn together.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 581-8620
Email:
ellicsr@rmp.uhn.on.ca
Website:
www.ellicsr.ca
Address:
585 University Avenue, Munk Building, B PMB 130
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Cancer survivors, including family members, friends and caregivers.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
Description:
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) champions childhood cancer care and control. POGO is the official source of advice on childhood cancer to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; a trusted source of information among colleagues, parents, survivors and the public; and the long-standing leader of a collaboration among five academic pediatric oncology programs and other stakeholders, which has resulted in a highly integrated childhood cancer system that delivers equitable care, accessible to families living across Ontario’s vast geography.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 592-1232
Fax:
(416) 592-1285
Email:
info@pogo.ca
Website:
www.pogo.ca
Address:
480 University Avenue, Suite 1014
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
POGO services are available to families of children with cancer, children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancers, and healthcare professionals caring for patients and survivors of childhood cancer. Specific programs have unique eligibility; speak with your healthcare team for details.
Referral:
Speak with your healthcare team for information about POGO programs and services.
Location:
Family home, tertiary hospitals, schools and community.
Staffing:
Paid staff and voluntary advisors.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
POGO Pediatric Interlink Program
Description:
POGO Pediatric Interlink Community Cancer Nurses extend the care of the child and family with cancer from hospital into the home. They assist in the preparation for the demands of treatment and arrange support and services as required throughout the course of illness.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 592-1232
Fax:
(416) 592-1285
Website:
www.pogo.ca/care/interlink
Address:
480 University Avenue, Suite 1014
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Children and families affected by cancer.
Referral:
Nurse, social worker or self-referral. (JACQUI CHECK THIS)
Location:
Family home, tertiary hospital, school and community.
Staffing:
Full time registered nurses.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Application:
Nurse contacts family at diagnosis.

 


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