Cancer: What you need to know
Learn more about:
Different types of cancers and the various treatment options available, and find resources for people living with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you probably have many questions. We hope to answer most of them: what the major types of cancers are, what treatment options are available and how to live your life to the fullest despite the challenges cancer brings.
Information for people living with cancer, their loved ones and their caregivers
Understanding cancer
With these links to helpful resources, take a moment to learn more about the different types of cancer, available support services, cancer-related events and much more.
Caring for a family member or a friend?
We can help you with your own needs as you help your loved ones.
Real people, real stories
Read stories shared by patients whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Patient and caregiver resources for specific types of cancer
At Teva Canada, we are here to help you and your loved ones through a diagnosis of cancer. In addition to our biosimilar and generic medicines to help treat these conditions, we’ve also prepared resources and support for specific types of cancer to help you along your health journey:
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
The LLSC is an organization dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. Visit their website to access disease information, support and education resources, and more.
For patients diagnosed with APL and their caregivers, we’ve prepared a booklet, APL: An Educational Resource for Patients and Their Caregivers, which shares information regarding treatment options, lifestyle modifications and more.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Canada, accounting for approximately 26% of new cancer cases in Canadian women.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, explore these websites to learn more about the disease and find resources and support to help you through this health journey.
Chronic lymphocyctic leukemia (CLL)
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with CLL, explore these resources to learn more about the disease and the support systems available to help make informed decisions.
Indolent non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (INHL)
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with INHL, explore these resources to learn more about the disease and the support systems available to help make informed decisions.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC)
Access disease information, support and education resources, and more.
Lymphoma Canada
Empowering patients and the lymphoma community through education, support, advocacy and research.
iNHL: Educational resource for patients and their caregivers
Information regarding treatment options, lifestyle modifications and more.