Volunteer Driver Program: Cancer patients in active treatment or have received treatment in the last 12 months. Travel Treatment Fund: Low-income cancer patients in active treatment or have received treatment in the last 6 months.
Fees
Volunteer Driver Program: Annual $100 registration fee for patients 18 years and older. Compassionate assessment program available for fee reduction.
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
All programs available in English and French; translation service available upon request
Area(s) Served
Southern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Volunteer Driver Program: Volunteer drivers
provide transportation for patients to and from treatment appointments at
designated hospitals and cancer centers. Referral for the service must be
received by the Cancer Society from a member of the hospital treatment team
to access the program.
Travel Treatment Fund: The Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial
assistance to offset some costs of travelling to cancer treatments.