Cancer Infomation Center
The Cancer Information Center has many helpful books and videos for
all patients.
Location
- by the escalators on the main floor
Hours
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Who can use the Centre?
- cancer patients, their families and friends
- Alberta Cancer Board staff and volunteers
Is there a fee to use the Centre?
- no, all the services of the Centre are free
- donations are welcome
Photocopying
- volunteer staff will assist you with any photocopying
Services Staffing
- volunteers staff the Centre
Collection
- books, videos, audiocassettes, compact discs, and pamphlets on the
following topics:
- cancer types and therapies
- coping with cancer
- bereavement
- nutrition
- inspirational/motivational stories
Information and referral
Our volunteers can help you:
- use the Centre's resources to find the information you are looking
for
- make every effort to answer your requests for information from our
resources or refer you to those people or agencies who may be able
to help
All borrowers must complete
- a Borrower's Registration Card
- provide at least one form of identification: a driver's license and/or
a patient I.D. number
- a VISA or MasterCard imprint may also be taken
Books
- 3 weeks
- 1 renewal provided that no reserves have been placed
Audio-visual materials
Returning materials
- return materials in person or by mail
- if the Centre is closed, leave the materials at Main Reception in
the front lobby
Three videos that have been recommended for people interested
in knowing more about breast cancer treatment are:
- "Radiation Therapy - Patient Education Video - General"
- "Radiation Therapy - Patient Education Video - Breast Treatment
with a Shell"
- "Chemotherapy Side Effects - What You Need to Know"
These may be borrowed from the Cancer Information Center.
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