A psychosocial cancer team provides emotional, practical and survivorship care to Nova Scotians who have been diagnosed and treated for cancer.
The team provides counselling to cancer patients and their families. Team members include psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses and spiritual care providers.
Support can be provided to you by phone or in-person. Even after you are medically discharged from the Cancer Program, the psychosocial cancer team is still available to help you.
Location, contact information and hours
Cape Breton Cancer Centre
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-567-8551
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
QEII Cancer Centre
VG Hospital site, Dickson Building
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed on holidays.
How do I access this service?
If you are a patient of the QEII Cancer Care Program in Halifax, you can call directly to speak with a social worker 902-240-8129. For additional cancer care services please check with you health care provider.
If you are a patient of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney, please call 902-567-8551.
If you are unable to travel to Halifax or Sydney, check with your health care provider to find out about services in your area. To reach your local cancer patient navigator please call 1-866-524-1234.
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