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Information Highlight
Our April Information Highlight is brought to you by Cancer Research UK. If you have lymphedema from cancer treatments you should talk to your doctor about management. This video gives some examples of exercises you can do at home.
Dear Members,
Online information is abundant but beware that there is also a lot of potentially harmful, inaccurate information.
CLICK WITH CAUTION !
RESOURCES provided by Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre have been chosen with this in mind.
We hope you find a wealth of relaxation, adventure and entertainment.
CLICK WITH CAUTION !
RESOURCES provided by Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre have been chosen with this in mind.
We hope you find a wealth of relaxation, adventure and entertainment.
Government of Canada
| Program | Who is Eligible? | How to Access |
| Employment Insurance (EI) | Those who have lost their job due to no fault of their own | Canada.ca |
| EI Sickness Benefits | You are unable to work due to medical reasons | Canada.ca |
| Caregiver Benefits | You are unable to work due to responsibilities to care for a sick child, adult, or someone at the end of their life | Canada.ca |
| Tax Deductions | To cover or aid in costs not covered by insurance policies | Or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281 |
| Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Branch | Eligible First Nations and Inuit peoples | Call 1-800-665-8507 |
| Canadian Pension Plan | Programs for those who are at least 60 years old |
Government of Ontario
| Program | Who Benefits or What Is Covered? | How to Access |
| Ontario Works | Those searching for temporary assistance to cover living expenses while searching for a job | gov.on.ca |
| Emergency Assistance | Those who are not receiving funds from Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program | Ontario.ca |
| Low-income Worker’s Tax Credit | A tax credit for those who earn a low income | Ontario.ca |
| Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income Systems (GAINS) | A monthly, non-taxable benefit to low income seniors | Ontario.ca |
| Ontario Drug Benefits | Varies based on benefit | Ontario.ca |
| Trillium Drug Program | Those with high prescription drug costs compared to household income | Ontario.ca |
| Exceptional Access Program | To cover medicines or medical devices not covered by Ontario Drug Benefit | gov.on.ca |
Utilities, Travel and More
| Program | Who Benefits or What is Covered? | How to Access |
| Hope Air | Those who have to travel far distances to receive medical care | hopeair.ca |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance | Those who are having difficulty paying electricity or natural gas bill may be eligible | oeb.ca |
| Ontario Electricity Support | Low-Income Households | ontarioelectricitysupport.ca |
Additional Support
| Program | How to Access |
| Breast Cancer Assistance | |
| Pancreatic Cancer Assistance | pancreaticcancercanada.ca |
| Wellspring Money Matters | wellspring.ca |
| Peer Mentorship | Webpage & Mentorship | Ontariocaregiver.ca |
| Cancer: A Guide for Caregivers | Webpage & Handbook | tevacanada.com |
| Covid-19 Resources University Health Network | Webpage | uhn.ca/covid19 |
| Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know | Webpage | Cancer.ca |
| Covid-19 Ways to Cope with Pandemic Fatigue | Webpage | health.sunnybrook.ca |
| Covid-19 Tips & Checklist for a Successful Virtual Care Appointment | Webpage | health.sunnybrook.ca |
| Covid-19 Ways to Stay Social Despite the Distance | Webpage | health.sunnybrook.ca |
| National Film Board | Video | nfb.ca |
| Arttutor Blog | Video | arttutor.com |
| Google Arts and Culture | Video | artsandculture.google.com |
| National Arts Centre Performances | Video | nac-cna.ca |
| Indigenous Theatre | Video | nac-cna.ca |
| French Theatre | Video | nac-cna.ca |
| Orchestra | Video | nac-cna.ca |
| Crosswords & Puzzles | Webpage | artsandculture.google.com |
| Letting Go of Control & Finding Purpose in the Randomness of Cancer | Webpage | health.sunnybrook.ca |
| Cancer-related Fatigue 101 | Webpage | health.sunnybrook.ca |
| Brain Fog and Cancer | Webpage | maximumcapacity.org/cancer |
| Cancer Journey Guide Book & Planner | Video & Webpage | uhn.ca |
| The Derm Review – Guide to Skin Cancer Prevention | Webpage | thedermreview.com |
| Quit Cafe | Webpage & Nicotine Replacement Therapy | chigamik.ca |
| Zoom Video Tutorials – Getting Started | Video | support.zoom.us |