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About Us – Cancer Care

WebAbout Us. The Provincial Cancer Care Program is responsible for providing services to cancer patients throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We have staff to …

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Cancer patient navigation – Cancer Care

WebCancer patient navigation services enable you, and your loved ones, to play a more active role in your care, creating a better experience, and connecting you to the next step in …

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Cancer Care Services – Cancer Care

Webconsultative care services. nutrition. nursing. pharmacy. radiation therapy. telehealth (tele-oncology) social work. surgery. The Eastern Health’s Provincial Cancer Care Program …

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Prevention and Screening – Cancer Care

WebPrevention and Screening. Nearly half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living. This includes eating a healthy diet, having a healthy body weight, …

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Patients & Families – Cancer Care

WebPatients & Families. A diagnosis of cancer can be very stressful and overwhelming. Most people find that learning about cancer and its treatment, as well as understanding the …

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Chemotherapy – Cancer Care

WebChemotherapy. Chemotherapy is medicine used to treat cancer. Cancer drugs work in different ways to destroy cancer cells, stop them from spreading or slow …

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Nutrition services – Cancer Care

Webwould like advice on how to improve your strength, well-being and quality of life. How to contact a dietitian. Patients can be referred by any member of the health-care team, or …

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Radiation therapy – Cancer Care

WebRadiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. About half of all cancer patients receive radiation treatment as a part of their cancer treatment plan. Radiation …

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Regional cancer centres – Cancer Care

WebThe Provincial Cancer Care Program is responsible for providing services to cancer patients in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the operations of the …

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Patient education resources – Cancer Care

WebThe following patient education materials and resources are intended to help patients and their families understand their health condition and facilitate communication. Cancer …

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Breast Screening Program – Cancer Care

WebTechnologist performing a mammogram on a screening client. The breast screening program offers screening mammography (breast X-ray) to women aged 50-74 years at …

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Cancer care team – Cancer Care

WebMembers of the Cancer Care team are here to help you, and your loved ones, deal with your diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Over 200 dedicated staff work together …

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Noona app – Cancer Care

WebThe Noona’s patient diary is a tool that helps cancer care patients document their symptoms and keep track of how they are feeling. The diary can remind patients of important …

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Social work – Cancer Care

WebA social worker can link you with community services and resources. End-of-life care and dealing with the loss of a loved one due to cancer. How to contact an oncology social …

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New cancer care centre – Cancer Care

WebA new regional acute care hospital is being built in Corner Brook, NL. This seven-story, 55,741-square-metre 164-bed hospital will be connected to a 145-bed long …

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Breast Cancer Guidelines – Cancer Care

WebThe following clinical practice guidelines have been developed by the multi-disciplinary Eastern Health Breast Disease Site Group. These guidelines represent the current …

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Cervical Screening Program – Cancer Care

WebCervical screening locations. You can book a Pap test by calling your doctor’s office or clinic, or by calling one of the following offices: Eastern-Urban (Avalon peninsula), Eastern …

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Background information – Cancer Care

Web04/03/2024. Background information. The Provincial Cancer Care Program of Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing Noona, a cloud-based mobile app and electronic patient …

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Refer a patient – Cancer Care

WebRefer a patient. All referrals to the Cancer Center must be submitted on the official New Patient Referral form (PDF). Incomplete forms will be sent back to the …

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Chemotherapy Guidelines – Cancer Care

WebChemotherapy Guidelines. The following document details the procedures to be followed for the prescribing, preparation and administration of chemotherapy. It outlines the roles and …

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