FAQ

The cancer system is a part of the healthcare system that provides care to cancer patients and families. It includes prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, palliative care and end of life care. All of the standards, policies, programs, equipment, facilities, and human resources (such as doctors, nurses, administrators and patients and families themselves) work together in an effort to provide quality cancer care. 

Members of the CPFN participate in focus groups and committees, complete surveys, and review cancer patient/family education materials. These contributions are used to help to improve the cancer care system in Nova Scotia. 

For more information about the Cancer Patient Family Network, please contact Leslie Hill, Engagement, Diversity, and Vulnerable Populations Lead 1-866-599-2267 or email Leslie.Hill@nshealth.ca

When you join the CPFN, the Engagement Diversity and Vulnerable Populations Lead will contact you to see if you have any questions.

From time to time opportunities to participate in focus groups, committees, and surveys about cancer-related issues, and to review cancer patient/family education materials will be shared to members via this page.

 We will let you know how members’ contributions are being used to improve cancer care. 

If you join the CPFN there is no obligation to actively participate in providing advice to us. Some members like to simply stay informed and read about the results of how we have used patient feedback in other projects. 

Becoming a member will not impact your cancer care or overall health care. 

Contact NSHA Cancer Care Program

Call our toll-free Information Line 1-866-599-2267, 

E-mail cancercareinfo@nshealth.ca    

or visit the website  http://www.nshealth.ca/cancer-care 

Engagement with Nova Scotians to create a healthier future is a core priority for the NSHA and the CCP. We want to involve patients and families in planning to understand their experiences and perspectives. The result is a stronger cancer system which reflects the needs of all Nova Scotians. 

The Cancer Patient Family Network (CPFN) is a virtual community hosted by Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Cancer Care Program (CCP). The CPFN connects cancer patients, survivors, family members, and friends with opportunities to help make the cancer system better. Cancer patients, families, and friends have unique, valuable perspectives to share about cancer care. It is important to hear from people who have experience with the cancer system in order to know what can be changed to better meet people’s needs.