Welcome to Cancer View Canada's Online and Telephone Supports Directory
This service can help you find online and telephone support services.
These include:
• discussion groups
• message boards
• blogs (online journals)
• telephone support led by professionals and lay people
We hope the directory will help you find information and support. It also can help connect people living with cancer, as well as caregivers and support communities.
With so many virtual support and information resources available today, it can be difficult to know where to start. We often hear that people feel overwhelmed or isolated, and don't find the resources they need when they need them.
Many people have found strength, hope and practical help by connecting with others in similar situations. The Online and Telephone Supports Directory brings together a number of sources for information and dialogue. These are easily accessible and free of charge.
For each service, we have tried to provide as much information as possible, including:
• which cancer site(s) it relates to
• whether or not it is monitored
• the type of support it offers
• a summary of its content.
Cautions and online safety
Although it can be helpful to discuss your feelings and health concerns with others in similar situations, the information that individuals post on these websites or provide by telephone should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
If you require medical advice or assistance, it is important that you see a qualified health-care professional. Consult your health-care provider before taking any medical advice that you have found online.
Many of the websites mentioned here include discussion boards, chat rooms and informal sources of support that are not monitored by health professionals. While some sites or components of sites are monitored by a sponsoring organization, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer cannot guarantee the accuracy of information on any of these websites.
Privacy Protection
We recommend that you use caution when identifying yourself online. Be aware when providing personal information. Find out how your information might be used by organizations that request it.
The following are some resources that can help you to judge the quality of health information on the Internet. They also discuss personal privacy.
