For Patients & Families
Trusted Resources for Understanding Your Treatment and Symptom Management
Cancer treatment can raise many questions about symptoms, side effects, and supportive care. The organizations below provide trusted information for patients and families.
These resources can help you understand common symptoms, learn practical ways to manage treatment side effects, and know when to contact your healthcare team.
Supportive Care Organizations
MASCC – Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
MASCC is an international organization focused on improving the prevention and management of cancer treatment side effects. Their work helps guide supportive care practices used by oncology teams worldwide.
Visit MASCCBC Cancer – Patient Information
BC Cancer provides comprehensive information for patients and families on cancer treatments, side effects, and supportive care services available in British Columbia.
Visit BC Cancer Patient ResourcesSymptom Management Information
Canadian Cancer Society
Cancer.Ca offers an extensive library of patient-friendly guides about cancer treatments, symptoms, and supportive care strategies written by oncology experts.
Visit Cancer.CaNational Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides evidence-based information about cancer treatment, symptom management, and supportive care.
Visit National Cancer InstituteHealth Services in British Columbia
HealthLink BC
HealthLink BC offers non-emergency health advice. You can call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse, pharmacist, or dietitian in British Columbia.
Visit HealthLink BCBC Health Gateway
Health Gateway allows BC residents to securely access parts of their personal health record online, including lab results, medications, and immunizations.
Visit BC Health Gateway