Cancer and Tumour Support Groups and Organizations - South West

Tumours are groups of abnormal cells that form lumps or growths. Tumours grow and behave differently, depending on whether they are cancerous (malignant), non-cancerous (benign) or precancerous. Cancer is a group of abnormal cells that usually starts as a tumour and spreads to other parts of the body.

Support groups, associations, and foundations provide information and support to those living with cancer or tumours and their families/caregivers.
 
These services serve all or part of South West
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada   London
Childcan - The Childhood Cancer Research Association   London
Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre - Childhood Cancer Program - Hematology/Oncology - POGO Interlink Community Cancer Nurse - Pediatric Program   London
Kids Kicking Cancer Canada   London
London and District Multiple Myeloma Support Group  
London Health Sciences Centre - Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre   London
London Prostate Cancer Centre   London
Prostate Cancer and Information Support Group - St Thomas   St Thomas
St Thomas Elgin General Hospital - Ambulatory Care - Chemotherapy Unit   St Thomas
Stratford General Hospital - Chemotherapy   Stratford
Wellspring London and Region Cancer Support Centre   London
Wellspring Stratford Cancer Support Centre   Stratford
Wingham and District Hospital - Outpatient Clinics/Visiting Specialists - Cancer Clinic   Wingham
Woodstock Hospital - Ambulatory Care Services - Chemotherapy   Woodstock

These services are located outside of South West, but provide service to South West.
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Division   Toronto
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Division - Breast Cancer Support and Information Team   Toronto
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Division - Cancer Information Service   Toronto
Canadian Cancer Society - Ontario Division - Peer Match Program   Toronto
Childhood Cancer Canada   Toronto
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Ontario Region   Toronto
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Ontario Region - First Connection Caregiver Support Program   Toronto
Look Good Feel Better   Toronto
Lung Cancer Canada   Toronto
Lymphedema Association of Ontario   Toronto
Melanoma Canada   Oakville
Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario   Toronto
Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario - Ontario Breast Screening Program   Toronto
Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario - Ontario Cervical Screening Program   Toronto
Ovarian Cancer Canada   Toronto
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario   Toronto
Terry Fox Foundation - Local Run Organizing Committee   Toronto
Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House - Oakville - Community-Based Cancer Support   Oakville
Young Adult Cancer Canada   St John's


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