Your cancer journey is as unique as you are. Whether you’re just starting treatment, managing side effects, or finding your way forward, having a supportive network can make a world of difference.
Hope & Cope provides resources such as practical information, support groups, wellness activities, and connections to others who truly understand what you’re going through.
You are not alone. Our goal is to provide you with clarity, comfort, and compassion every step of the way.
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.
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Hope & Cope provides complimentary wigs and cotton turbans to cancer survivors. Select your preferred wig from our extensive database and arrange for pickup at your convenience, alongside free cotton turbans available at the same location.
A sanctuary for women living with metastatic breast cancer. This program, unique in its focus and longevity, provides an invaluable support network where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs with others who understand the complexities of their journey. It's a testament to the strength found in community and shared understanding, offering a blend of emotional support, practical advice, and genuine camaraderie.
The Breast Cancer Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer to share experiences, gain insights, and find emotional support among peers navigating similar journeys.
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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.
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Over more than four decades of existence, Hope & Cope has supported and empowered thousands of women with breast cancer. Today, we are proud to celebrate one of our former employees, Karen Malkin-Lazarovitz, as she makes her mark on the world...
By Patricia Rodi “It’s cancer.” At this moment, the world stops … my womanhood, my motherhood, and my life are tossed aside to fight the evil inside me. Diagnosed with Stage IIIB Stomach Cancer, I learned how strong I could be,...
When 38 year-old Sarah Kettenbeil first felt the lump in her breast in December 2018, she knew something was wrong. Her suspicions were confirmed when she received the diagnosis of stage 2, grade 3 breast cancer. Months later, after a PET...
Here is what cancer initially took away from 66 year-old Elaine Gliksman: her physical and mental health, her independence, her joie de vivre and self-confidence. “Since my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer three years ago, most of my time is devoted...
By Suzanne Asselin I am a cancer survivor! Merely a few decades ago, the word “cancer”, barely whispered, was considered a death sentence. Surviving cancer was like winning the lottery. Over the years, thanks to huge strides made in science and...
By Marylin Smith Carsley Cancer cannot be hidden behind a mask. Unlike the global pandemic, there is no cancer curve to flatten; cancer is a disease that persists despite surrounding circumstances, and is troubling for patients’ family members- particularly children....
A remarkable journey By Deborah Bridgman This month marks 26 years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I remember my first visit to the Oncology Department at the Jewish General Hospital. I was nervous, a little scared but...
By Sonia Hazan Resource Room Offers Free Items to Patients Hope & Cope provides patients of the Jewish General Hospital with many practical resources: blankets, wigs, head coverings, mastectomy bras and prostheses. In 2018, Hope & Cope gave out close to...
By Ida Teolil, Chair, Volunteer Management Council The Volunteer Management Council (VMC) met in April to review the activities of our volunteer committees. As a reminder, the VMC is a new governance structure that helps manage volunteers at Hope & Cope....
World Cancer Day takes place every year on February 4, as a platform for raising awareness of cancer and encouraging its prevention, detection, and treatment. In recognition of #WorldCancerDay, McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN) and Hope & Cope are...
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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