Resources
Resources
Your resources
Below is a list of different professionals and organizations that you may contact for different kinds of services, ranging from documentation, financial and emotional support to lectures and other informative resources. Being well surrounded and getting the expertise to make informed decisions are two elements that are part of a good strategy for planning your life after a cancer diagnosis.
Keeping in mind the lengthy approval time for support, any financial issue must be resolved first. You may also need a referral from your doctor, nurse or social worker to be eligible for certain services. Speak to your doctor and healthcare team for additional information.
And don’t forget that we are here for you, our expertise being established for prostate cancer. Do not hesitate to contact us at 1-855-899-2872 or via chat to speak with one of our specialized uro-oncology healthcare professionals.
List of professionals outside the public healthcare network
- Labor lawyer
- Insurance lawyer
- Personal banker
- Accountant
- Insurance advisor
- Rehabilitation counselor
- Orientation counselor
- Ergonomist
- Tax expert
- Notary
- Bereavement specialist
- Social reintegration specialist
List of professionals within the public healthcare network
- Specialist doctors
- General practitioners
- CLSC nurses
- Oncology nurses
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Sexologist
- Physiotherapist
- Kinesiologist
- Massage therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Nutritionist
- Social Worker
- Pharmacist
If necessary, some organizations can guide you or accompany you during the more difficult times and decision-making process.
Community Organizations
Quebec resources and references
- Quebec Cancer Foundation – Accommodation
- Eastern Quebec Cancer Association
- Cedars CanSupport
- OGPAC (Gaspé Cancer Society)
Canadian resources and references
- Canadian Cancer Society – Prostate cancer
- Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada
- Calgary Prostate cancer Centre
Online communities and support groups
- Support group – CHUM
- Support group – West-Island
- CanSupport
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada
Medical Associations
- Canadian Urologist Association
- Association des urologues du Québec
- Le Collège des médecins
- Association des médecins psychiatres du Québec
- Ordre des sexologues du Québec
- Ordre des psychologues du Québec
- Ordre des physiothérapeutes du Québec
- Association des kinésiologues du Québec
Government Agencies
Provincial and Federal
- Régie des rentes du Québec
- CNESST – Non–work-related accident or illness
- Ombudsman – Health Insurance
- EI sickness benefits
- Family and caregiving benefits
Reimbursed medications and your rights
- Drug coverage by province
- Connaitre vos droits en santé
Support for Spouses | Caregivers
Provincial and Federal
- L’Appui pour les aidants
- Regroupement des aidants naturels du QC
- Douglas Institute – Practical tips
- Canadian Government Programs
Useful publications and links for cancer patients
- Association des psychologues du Québec
- Ordre des psychologues du Québec
- Sexuality and Cancer
- When a relative has cancer
- Inner Harmony: Managing Stress, Radiating Serenity
- Living with advanced cancer
- Everything about hormone therapy
Nutrition and exercices
- Nourishing Your Body, Nourishing Your Mind
- Nourish
- Healthy bones and muscles
- Staying Active: Move to Live, Live to Move
- Balanced Weight, Balanced Daily Life
- Improving your health through physical activity
Help – Incontinence
- Find a physiotherapy professional
- Clinique de continence urinaire de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
- TENA products for men
- Depend products for men
- Cunningham clamp
- Remboursement des sondes urinaires (prestations spéciales)
- Canadian Continence Foundation
Help – Erectile dysfonction and penis pumps
- Trouver un(e) sexologue dans ma région
- Osbon ErecAid (Canada)
- Bieva (France)
- Bathmate (USA)
- Boutique érotique Séduction (Quebec)
Gynecomastia – Men’s compression clothing
- Amazon
- Walmart
Suicide prevention and mental health support
- Mental health resources (Quebec)
- Santé et services sociaux Québec – Mental Health
- Canada Service
- Mental health support: Get help
- Suicide prevention Canada
Addiction
- Alcoholics Anonymous of Quebec
- Gambler Anonymous
Other
- Interligne – Support line for the LGBTQ for people
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Additional Information - Treatment options

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A man with prostate cancer shares the challenges of his cancer experience.

Urologist’s advice: Treatments and information on prostate cancer
Learn more about the role of the urologist and the importance for a patient to gather adequate information after receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Prostate cancer: Tests, imaging and biomarkers
Discussion about the variety of approaches available to monitor this disease before, during, or after treatment.

Symptoms, risk and screening
Are you over 50 or experiencing urinary problems? Discover why early screening for prostate diseases is important.

Diagnosis and treatment
Recently diagnosed with cancer? Educate yourself to fully understand your situation.

The role of hormone therapy
Has your doctor recommended hormone therapy? This video is for you!

External radiation or Brachytherapy?
Explore the benefits and considerations of each treatment option for prostate cancer to determine which might be right for you.

Q-A – New therapies for advance prostate cancer
In this interview, we answer patients’ questions about new therapies for advanced prostate cancer.

Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer
Although rare, some hereditary genetic mutations can increase your risk of prostate cancer.

Active surveillance in 5 points
As surprising as it may seem, your doctor may prefer to wait before starting treatment.

States of prostate cancer post-treatment
Gentlemen, you’re being treated for prostate cancer, and your latest blood tests show an increase in PSA levels?

Your role as a patient
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Your role as a patient is essential throughout your journey.
Sources and references
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