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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY PROGRAMS

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What is Complementary Therapy? 

 There are a range of complementary therapies provided for cancer patients in Alberta through Cancer Care Alberta, the University of Calgary, and community-based organizations.

These include educational sessions on:

  • Sleep

  • Nutrition

  • Stress Management

  • Complementary therapies

  • Group programs including:       

    • ​Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery

    • The Alberta Cancer Exercise program

    • Yoga THRIVE

    • Disease-specific support groups

Complementary Therapies Offered:    

  • Individual dietary counselling    

  • Lymphatic massage    

  • Acupuncture     

  • Hypnosis     

  • Relaxation     

  • And a range of other offerings

Complementary Therapy Programs

Additional AHS Supportive Care Programs

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Psychosocial Oncology

Social and Emotional Support

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Rehabilitation Oncology

Physiotherapy

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Other Wellness Supports

(ie. Nutrition, physical activity, cannabis, integrative and complementary medicine, etc.)

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