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OUR SERVICES
The Iranian Cancer Support Group offers support and information for people living with cancer, their caregivers, family and friends within the Iranian community. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you probably have many questions and concerns. We're committed to responding to your needs, whether you're living with cancer yourself or your life has been touched in some other way by this illness.
Informational Services
The Iranian Cancer Support Group offers comprehensive and credible information about cancer.
- We present seasonal seminars and monthly workshops to raise public awareness and educate the Iranian community about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and available resources.
- With collaboration of Canadian Cancer Society, a team of our dedicated volunteers are translating Canadian Cancer Society brochures to be distributed in the major hospitals and Iranian medical centers across the GTA.
- Our team of volunteers works very hard to provide the Iranian community with brochures, pamphlets and information packages containing:
- List of all cancer support organizations across GTA
- Information about various types of cancers.
- Through the cooperation of Radio Sedayeh Iran and the support of Canadian Cancer Society, we are hosting several health and wellness radio shows with the help of our expert panelists.
Support Programs
We offer our support programs with the help of two different groups of providers:
- Our trained and professional volunteers, who offer emotional and psychological support through writing, drawing, and craft classes or group support sessions.
- Our cancer survivor volunteers, who share their own cancer experience by offering emotional support, encouragement, compassion and helpful information. Speaking with a cancer survivor can be both comforting and insightful.
Our support programs are offered to the following groups:
- individuals diagnosed with cancer
- Family and friends and caregivers of cancer patients
- Children and youth 4-18 years old whose families are touched by cancer
- Individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Support at Cancer Centers and Hospitals
Our volunteers provide practical support by being available during chemotherapy treatments and provide religious support in the hospitals.
Care
So far we have two types of classes for cancer patients:
- Weekly post surgery exercise classes and Yoga under the supervision of a trained specialist.
- Weekly meditation classes
New services are available upon request and enrollment.
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