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Psychosocial Oncology is a department of professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care.
Service Targets to:
Patients can self refer or be referred by their doctor or nurse.
Patients can call for appointment or to register for classes.
Wheel chair access available.
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Pamphlets:
666 5 Street Medicine Hat Alberta T1A 4H6
403-529-8817
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https://www.ahs.ca/cancer/Page17172.aspx
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This service supports clients and their families by:
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Closed statutory holidays
Cancer centres are located within local regional hospitals / health centres. They deliver a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients as close to home as possible, including outpatient chemotherapy, education, and support.
Contact a centre for information or educational material related to cancer.
Wait times vary by location.
Hours of operation for this service varies. Please call for site specific information.
This service uses systemic treatment (anti-cancer medicine) to treat cancer. This may include:
Classes and / or resources are available.
The hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday and alternating Wednesday and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Nutrition plays a key role in providing the best care to cancer patients for prevention, symptom control, treatment and quality of life. Registered Dietitians provide patients and their families with expertise in the field of nutrition care including:
Closed statutory holidays.
Cancer drugs are provided, without charge, to registered Alberta cancer patients through specific locations in the province.
Please refer to the Alberta Health Services Cancer Drug Benefit Program.
Professional referral required.
Recipients must be:
This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping. We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;
Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre.
Services may be available via telephone / video online.
These services include:
