Local Cancer Resources

There are many on-line resources to help find the information you need for your cancer journey. However, sometimes it's nice to get your information closer to home or just be able to talk to another person. A wide range of local resources are available to support individuals affected by cancer and their families.

Chemotherapy and oncology units across hospitals in North Bay, Temiskaming, and West Nipissing provide educational materials, comfort items like wigs and quilts, and access to experienced nurses for guidance.

The Near North Palliative Care Network offers volunteer-based emotional support and resources for bereavement. The Canadian Cancer Society offers informational pamphlets and support through its North Bay office and website. The Northeast Health Line is a valuable online tool for finding local services.

Allied health professionals such as massage therapy, physiotherapy and pscyologists can offer further support, information and connection through the cancer journey.

The Canadian Cancer Society offers a wide range of online information and resources through its website. A local branch is located in North Bay, which coordinates community fundraising events and offers a selection of informational pamphlets and booklets from the Canadian Cancer Society. More comprehensive materials can be ordered directly from the website. Please note that the local office is not staffed by cancer or community resource experts and operates within a limited mandate.

Location: 176 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 11, North Bay

Phone: 705-472-9072

Website: cancer.ca

North Bay Regional Chemotherapy Unit
The Chemotherapy Unit provides a selection of pamphlets and booklets in the waiting room for patients and families. Due to limited space, additional materials are stored nearby—if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please ask a volunteer or the unit clerk for assistance. Bulletin boards in the area also display helpful information, including details about local events and education sessions held at the Sudbury Cancer Centre. Please note that no formal education sessions are currently offered locally.

Nurses are an excellent resource—don’t hesitate to ask them questions, as they have extensive knowledge and experience to share.

The unit also has knitted caps, cloth caps, knitted knockers (lightweight breast prostheses), and PICC line cuffs available. These items are stored in drawers in the waiting area—staff can assist you in finding what you need.
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Temiskaming Hospital Chemotherapy Unit
The Chemotherapy Unit is located within Day Med. A dedicated room is available for cancer patients, offering a selection of pamphlets, wigs, warm hats, PICC line shower cuffs, and quilts. Patients are encouraged to speak with the nurses—they are a valuable source of knowledge and support.

Location: 421 Shepherdson Road, New Liskeard
Phone: 705-647-8121, ext. 2403
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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West Nipissing General Hospital
Phone: (705) 753-3110, ext. 285

M-Th 7:30-330 (currently)

Stop at Information for direction to the Chemotherapy Clinic
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Northeastern Cancer Centre
Chemotherapy unit:

The chemotherapy unit is part of the Northeastern Cancer Centre which is part of Health Science North Sudbury. The chemotherapy check in is accessed through the main entrance of the Cancer Centre. The information desk is straight ahead and can direct you to the Main Registration area.
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The Near North Palliative Care Network (NNPCN) is a registered charity offering free, volunteer-based services and training across Northern Ontario. Support is available for palliative patients, caregivers, families, and children. Services are designed to provide holistic care at the end of life, as well as bereavement and grief support.

Services include: