Living with cancer presents a unique set of challenges and adjustments. We offer programs and resources designed to support you through every stage, helping you maintain quality of life, manage symptoms, and find strength in community.
Our clinical professional team is available to speak to you, understand your situation, and find the best ways to help you live well with cancer.
You can talk to us by calling us, or visiting us at our Wellness Centre or at the Jewish General Hospital.
You are not alone. We’re here for you.
We offer a wide array of programs tailored for individuals navigating the cancer journey, no matter what is your story. Explore our programs designed to meet your needs. Not sure where to start ? Contact us.
Relevant Programs for "Living with cancer"
The Voices of Hope Choir welcomes people touched by cancer to express themselves through music and experience the joy of making music together. Whether you've never sung in a group before or you simply love music, this choir is a place to feel better, connect with others, and perform.
This program offers guided relaxation sessions that combine gentle movement with breathing exercises and meditation. The sessions help participants find peace and calmness during their cancer journey through simple yet effective techniques.
Beyond Cancer is an English-language support group for people who have completed their cancer treatment. It offers a caring and welcoming space for people navigating life after cancer treatment.
Our acupuncture service follows the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol. This group-based program involves gentle placement of needles at five specific points on each ear, designed to provide comfort and support during cancer treatment.
Living in the NOW is a specialized support group created specifically for patients with metastatic cancer, recognizing their unique needs and perspectives.
A two-session program teaching coping skills to patients and caregivers, providing practical tools for managing cancer-related challenges and everyday stressors.
The Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Group is a signature Hope & Cope program designed specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 8 months.
Active & Connected Club is a program designed for people aged 65 and over who are living with cancer.
“Juntos en el Camino” es un grupo de apoyo presencial para personas hispanohablantes con cáncer.
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A better understanding of cancer and the grieving process help you overcome it and take control of your life. Find here online ressources or visit our physical library located on the 7th floor of the JGH.
Hear from others Living with cancer
She isn’t strong because that’s what she wanted to be… She didn’t choose her story- In fact, it chose her. She holds herself together with beautiful composure and magnificent courage.. For as the world thinks she has it all under control,...
Suzanne O’Brien, former Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Hope & Cope, currently serves as Co-Chair of the McGill Council on Palliative Care. This past October, she attended the International Congress on Palliative Care held in Montreal. The event,...
Palliative care is a specialized approach to supporting patients with life-threatening illnesses, focusing on providing comfort, improving quality of life, and offering psychosocial support. Hope & Cope is part of an interdisciplinary team working together to deliver compassionate, whole-person care to...
For people living with metastatic cancer, finding meaningful support and connection can make all the difference in maintaining quality of life. Hope & Cope’s Wellness Centre is launching a new support group called “Living in the NOW” designed specifically for individuals...
It can be daunting to contemplate a return to work after a cancer diagnosis. There’s the physical and emotional toll of the illness, coupled with the fear of being unable to perform at the same level. As a cancer survivor, you...
It’s always inspiring to see so many excited faces before a Survivorship Day Celebration. This year was no exception. As cancer survivors walked into the Block amphitheatre of the Montreal Jewish General Hospital, they all had an expectant look on their...
Do you often feel anxious, fearful, or tired? The “Art of Coping” workshop will help you rediscover calm and serenity, thanks to “tools” such as Breathing, Mindfulness, Ways of Thinking, among many others. This workshop will help you get through the...
A major side effect of cancer treatment is a lingering fatigue that affects many aspects of patients’ daily lives. At Hope & Cope, we are well aware of this syndrome, and we offer various activities to help patients cope with that...
All drugs for human consumption must go through the complex phases of clinical trials. These trials are crucial steps in the testing and approval of drugs for human health. Indeed, clinical trials show the current state of research and scientific efforts...
Brain fog, previously known as “chemo brain” is the common term for what doctors call “cancer-related cognitive dysfunction.” It refers to changes in thinking and cognition that can occur before, during, and after cancer treatment. As Annie Pettorelli, an occupational therapist...
Where we gather to honour people living with cancer, support one another, and celebrate every milestone.
The holiday season upon is upon us, and our staff is taking some well-earned time off.
The Wellness Centre will be closed from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
Our office on E7 at the JGH will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on January 5, 2026.
If you need immediate support during this time, please contact your healthcare team or visit your nearest emergency department.
Wishing you and your loved ones peaceful holidays.
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