Psychosocial oncology team consists of social workers, a psychologist, and psychiatrists that can help patients with:

• specialized treatment for symptoms
• stress management
• depression and depressed feelings
• speaking to children and teens about cancer
• sexual health
• loss and grief
• spiritual or religious concerns
• help with navigating the healthcare system
• finding information and community resources
• help to connect with financial programs

Supportive care team is made up of dietitians and a medication access specialist (drug navigator) * dietitians offer both individual counseling and group sessions * drug navigator can also give information and counselling about the side effects patients may have and how to best manage and/or prevent them * medication access specialist can help if the patient does not have a drug plan or if the drug plan does not cover the cost of certain cancer treatment drugs * some costs of the treatment may be tax deductible, visit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or call 1-800-267-6999 for more information


For Spiritual and Supportive Care practitioners, contact 905-813-3984 or ask a member of the care team