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Programme:
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Psychosocial Oncology and Supportive Care
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Sans frais:
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1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4CVH)
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Adresse postale:
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2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Carte
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Point géographique:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Hours vary * appointment is required
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Description des services:
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Psychosocial oncology team consists of social workers, a psychologist, and psychiatrists that can help patients with:- specialized treatment for symptoms
- stress
managementdepression and depressed feelingsspeaking to children and teens about cancersexual healthloss and griefspiritual or religious concernshelp with navigating the healthcare systemfinding information and community resourceshelp to connect with financial programs
Supportive care team is made up of dietitians and a medication access specialist (drug navigator) * dietitians offer both individual counseling and group sessions * drug navigator can also give information and counselling about the side effects patients may have and how to best manage and/or prevent them * medication access specialist can help if the patient does not have a drug plan or if the drug plan does not cover the cost of certain cancer treatment drugs * some costs of the treatment may be tax deductible, visit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or call 1-800-267-6999 for more information
For Spiritual and Supportive Care practitioners, contact 905-813-3984 or ask a member of the care team
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Frais:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Walk in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most services
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Cancer patients
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Langues:
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English * French
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Interpretive services available
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Mississauga and area
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Carte
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