The Canadian Cancer Society, together with people living with cancer, caregivers and healthcare providers, has co-designed a series of evidence-informed resources that aims to improve the virtual care experience for people in Canada – available now at cancer.ca/virtualcare. Virtual care has become an essential part of cancer care in Canada. It gives people living with cancer and their caregivers the option to connect with their healthcare teams remotely by phone, video call and secure messaging. But not everyone has equal access to the tools, support or training to use virtual care. This includes people in rural or remote areas, some older adults, and members of other underserved communities who may face barriers like unreliable internet access, privacy concerns or a lack of culturally relevant information.
To address these challenges, we have developed a range of resources designed to support better virtual cancer care appointments. Our Virtual Care Resource Hub offers tools including short videos and tips to help people feel better prepared and empowered to use virtual care.
- For people living with cancer, these resources include practical tips to help prepare for appointments, use technology effectively and remember important details.
- For caregivers, these resources include tools such as tips and communication strategies to use before, during and after virtual visits.
- For healthcare providers, these resources include best practices for delivering effective virtual care and understanding and supporting patients’ needs.
Explore the Virtual Care Resource Hub and all that it has to offer by visiting cancer.ca/virtualcare today.
We invite you to share these resources with your professional and personal networks to help us reach a wider audience.
We’d love to hear from you 💬
After exploring our resources, please take a quick 10-minute survey (available on the Virtual Care Resource Hub) to share your experience as a patient or caregiver. Your feedback will help us improve future tools and resources – and as a thank-you, you’ll be entered to win 1 of 20 $50 Amazon gift cards.*
Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact.
*No purchase necessary. Open to age of majority residents of Canada. Starts June 5, 2025 at 3 p.m. EST and ends November 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Full rules and entry details at https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/virtual-cancer-care-resources/patients. Twenty (20) prizes available (ARV: $50 CAD). Odds depend on number of eligible entries. Skill-testing question required.