Online Resources
Introducing our New Monthly Information Highlight
This month’s information highlight is a Ted Talk presented by William Li. William goes into a new treatment idea for cancer: can we fight cancer by starving the blood vessels that feed our cancer cells?
Additional Resources
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 |
