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Canadian Metaplastic Breast Cancer Global Representatives
Contact: Vicky Patterson
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- Support, Information and References
- MpBC Researchers in Canada 🔬
- Clinical Trial Info & Finders
- Financial Resources
- Glossary of Terms
- Breast Cancer Oncology Acronyms
- Genetic Testing (provincial links)
- Genomic Testing /Foundation One
- OncoType Testing Info
- Do you need 3D mammos, MRI, ultrasounds?
- Detailed Introduction to MpBC
- BRLACT Chemo (stage 0-1 usually)
- Keynote 522 Protocol (stage2 and higher)
- Chemo Tips (great preparation list)
- Breast Cancer & Bone Health
- Neutropenia (Low White Blood Count)
- Anemia (low red blood count) 🩸
- Neulasta/LaPelga (pegfilgrastim) Info & Tips
- Preventing Docetaxol Neuropathy ⚡️
- Pre Mastectomy Checklist
- Post Lumpectomy Exercises
- Patient Education Videos (NS Health)
- Immune Checkpoint (CTLA, PDL1, PD1)
- Nutrition and Breast Cancer 🥑
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Handbook
- MpBC Follow Up Care
- Community Service Locator
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer Financial Help
- Breast Cancer Support Fund click here
- The Cure Foundation Financial
- Cancer Assistance Program click here
- Refugees/Newcomers to Canada click here
- The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)
- Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund Current and former members of the naval forces of Canada and their dependants may qualify for financial assistance from the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund. Benefits may take the form of either a loan or grant depending on your circumstances.
- Veteran Affairs Canada Veteran Affairs Canada provides treatment and other health-related benefits to veterans and their survivors/dependants. Benefits can include medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices, home adaptations,
- travel costs for examinations or treatment, and other services and benefits.
- Group Health Care Insurance For those covered by supplemental health insurance, many of the additional costs you might face may be covered. Should you have an insurance-related complaint that you cannot resolve with your insurance company, you can contact the OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance** (OLHI).
- The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation offers up to $1,000 per application to qualifying individuals and you can apply up to four times a year (lifetime financial assistance capped up to $10,000).
Province Specific
- BC Cancer Financial Assistance click here
- AB Cancer Survivors Financial Aid click here
- Wings of Hope in Calgary is dedicated to providing financial relief and support to breast cancer patients. Their primary focus is on individuals who are receiving or have received treatment from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Wings of Hope offers three different programs to assist with various financial needs.
- Alberta Cancer Foundation is the official fundraising partner for all Cancer Care Alberta cancer centers.
- Wellspring Cancer Support in Edmonton, aims to create a supportive community and ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. They offer support to anyone living with any type of cancer at any stage of their journey.
- Compassion House Foundation in Edmonton, is an organization that supports women who need to leave their homes for cancer treatment in Edmonton.
- Patient Financial Assistance Program (PFAP) (Alberta) provides short-term help for cancer patients so families can focus on recovery instead of how to pay for transportation or cover the cost of medications.
- Manitoba Helping Hands application
- Ontario Disability Support Program (Ontario only). It can help pay for living expenses, like food and housing. If you qualify for income support, you and your family may also qualify for other benefits, such as drug coverage, dental coverage, vision care and transportation to medical appointments.
- London Regional Cancer Program – Patient Assistance Program (London, Ontario area only) If within the London Regional Cancer Program and its affiliated regional sites you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance. The funding can be used for various expenses such as wigs, prostheses and bras, child care during treatment, and supportive medications to treat symptoms related to treatment.
- Ontario Drug Benefit Program provides prescription drugs at a small cost to eligible residents. Through its Exceptional Access Program, the Ministry of Health may also consider requests for coverage of drugs not listed on the formulary if your doctor submits a written request. For more info click here.
- Trillium Drug Program (Ontario residents) This program helps people who have high prescription drug costs relative to their household income.
- Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation click here
- N.S. Prescriptions Help click here
- N.S. Prosthetics Help click here
- N.S. On the Front Line Fund click here
- NS Wig Program click here
- PEI Financial Resources click here
- Dr H Bliss Murphy Newfoundland Financial Aid here
- Newfoundland Cancer Patient Navigator click here