Testimonials

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Testimonials

Employee

Luce G.'s story: we don’t find the disease any easier to deal with when our number’s called

“I’ve been working with the Quebec Cancer Foundation for nearly two decades as the director of the Mauricie Regional Center and Lodge since 2005.”

Marie-Pier P.’s story: listen to your body and inner voice, and take control of your health

“Thanks to the Quebec Cancer Foundation, I not only found a community that supports me, but also a welcoming and safe environment where I can unwind, find useful resources, and ultimately, remember who I was, and still am.”

Testimony of Nadine B., social worker, about PAVQ

Nadine B.'s story: a solution for patients' financial well-being

“The program helps meet basic needs. In doing so, it provides significant mental and financial relief to people who are already vulnerable.”

Jean-Luc R.'s story: a desert journey resembling cancer

“The atmosphere among all of the participants was one of mutual support and empathy.”

Roxane S.'s story: 3 diagnoses at 31

“Some of the frustrations and negative feelings I was experiencing were perfectly normal. This knowledge went a long way towards facilitating my acceptance process.”

Annie L.'s story : breaking down isolation

“Art therapy was of great help in releasing my emotions and anguish I was experiencing on a daily basis. Also, ussi, Through the recommended readings of their documentalist, I was also greatly reassured by the stories of other people living with cancer."

Linda D.’s story: art therapy as a patient, but more importantly, as a loved one

“It’s a gift that I give myself once a week, a gift that transports me elsewhere and allows me to forget my difficult daily routine for a moment.”

Serge D.'s story: alleviating the financial burden of cancer

“I understand that the Support program for daily living activities will not solve my financial situation, but it is nonetheless a valuable source of support.”

Andréanne Gouin’s story: feeling less alone and developing new friendships

“I was able to give free rein to my emotions through art - my favourite means of expression - and bonded anew with my own creative nature despite the ordeal I was facing!”

Martine Filoni's story: the workshops benefits

“This winter, I very much enjoyed attending some of the workshops offered by the Quebec Cancer Foundation (QCF) such as Qi Gong, Yoga, Laughter is Health, and Visualization.”

Senior couple spending time outside at seashore together

Suzan C.’s story: the stress of rising medical bills

Cancer not only brings pain, but also the stress of rising medical bills.

Édith D.'s story: a financial assistance that adapts to people with the disease

“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to bring a breath of fresh, hope-bearing air to those buffeted by cancer’s whimsies daily.”

After cancer

Returning to work after cancer

Medical follow-up

After cancer: Resuming an active life

Being a care giver

Supporting a loved one with cancer

Balancing work and support for a family member

Supporting a work colleague with cancer

Supporting 15-39 year olds with cancer

Taking care of yourself as a caregiver

Oncology in Quebec

Appointment with the Pivot Nurse

Your appointment with the oncology social worker

Meeting with the oncologist

The organization of care in oncology

Cancer

Cancer screening

Cancer facts and statistics

Cancer prevention

Definition of cancer

Cancer classification: TNM, grade, stage

Cancer treatments

Surgical Oncology

Radiotherapy

Managing side effects of cancer and treatments

Hormone therapy

Precautions to take when one has cancer

Immunotherapy

Chemotherapy

Live with cancer

Beauty tips for cancer patients

Life habits

The shock of diagnosis

Parenting with cancer

Cancer therapies that complement cancer treatment

Clinical research

Clinical Research

After cancer

Returning to work after cancer

Medical follow-up

After cancer: Resuming an active life

Being a care giver

Supporting a loved one with cancer

Balancing work and support for a family member

Supporting a work colleague with cancer

Supporting 15-39 year olds with cancer

Taking care of yourself as a caregiver

Oncology in Quebec

Appointment with the Pivot Nurse

Your appointment with the oncology social worker

Meeting with the oncologist

The organization of care in oncology

Cancer

Cancer screening

Cancer facts and statistics

Cancer prevention

Definition of cancer

Cancer classification: TNM, grade, stage

Cancer treatments

Surgical Oncology

Radiotherapy

Managing side effects of cancer and treatments

Hormone therapy

Precautions to take when one has cancer

Immunotherapy

Chemotherapy

Live with cancer

Beauty tips for cancer patients

Life habits

The shock of diagnosis

Parenting with cancer

Cancer therapies that complement cancer treatment

Clinical research

Clinical Research

Testimonials

Luce G.'s story: we don’t find the disease any easier to deal with when our number’s called

Marie-Pier P.’s story: listen to your body and inner voice, and take control of your health

Nadine B.'s story: a solution for patients' financial well-being

Jean-Luc R.'s story: a desert journey resembling cancer

Roxane S.'s story: 3 diagnoses at 31