Coping with Cancer | Nova Scotia Health

There are a series of helpful patient information sheets covering a wide range of symptoms and concerns cancer patients frequently experience. (Please link to the following information sheets):

Psychosocial Support when Coping with Cancer
Cancer-Related Brain Fog
Cancer and Distress
A Cancer Patient Navigator May Help
Coping with Cancer-Related Sadness and Depression
Coping with Cancer-Related Worry and Anxiety
Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue
Mental Health and Addictions Services
Spiritual Care

Accessing Primary Care

There are many ways to access primary care, even if you're not currently attached to a primary care provider.

Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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Find Emergency Care

Use this tool to identify the emergency care options that are currently available nearest to you.

If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance

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YourHealthNS App

Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.