Cancer Information Sites

The links on this page are provided for your convenience.  The contents of the websites below are outside the clinics control and therefore may not be current, the treatment may not be available in BC or the information may not fully reflect the beliefs of the doctors at the Medical Arts Centre.

• British Columbia Cancer Agency
  Shows guidelines, some information regarding cancer and follow up protocols, also has a good list of other websites relating to treatment of cancer.
• Hereditary Cancer Testing
  Do you have a family history of cancer?  This is part of the BC Cancer agencies website, providing information about whether your family should get genetic testing for hereditary cancers.
• HIV and AIDS – BC centre for Excellence
  The HIV treatment centre for the province, led by Dr Julio Montaner.
• Hospice Society of Nanaimo
  An excellent local resource to provide compassionate support for adults, teens and children as they go through the process of bereavement.
• Nanaimo Community Resources
  Local website with links to available non-profit groups, charities and support services.
• Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada
  Useful female health information in the womens health section.