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Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care.
Service targets to:
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Patients can self refer or be referred by their doctor or nurse.
Patients can call for appointment or to register for classes.
Wheel chair access available.
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
2202 2 Street Calgary T2S 3C1
403-355-3207
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https://www.ahs.ca/cancer/Page17172.aspx
calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca
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Closed on weekends and statutory holidays
Mammography is a type of x-ray to look for growths or changes in breast tissue.
Based on Albertan recommendations (guidelines):Women, aged 45 to 74, who live in Alberta and have no symptoms and no personal/family history are eligible for regular breast cancer screening using mammograms every 2 years.If you're between the ages of 45 and 74, you're automatically included in the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening program. Once you turn 50, and if you haven't had a screening mammogram in Alberta already, you'll receive a letter letting you know that you're at an age when screening is important and inviting you to get screened.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
A variety of in-person programs and services for patients (and their partners) across Alberta. Virtual support by telephone and over zoom available to patients across the province. Topics covered include:
Group education offered by OASIS include:
Open to cancer patients, coupled or single, regardless of sexual orientation.
Referrals are reviewed and triaged by sexual health consultants.
This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping.
We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;
Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre.
Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth.
Pamphlets:
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.
Screen Test, as part of the Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program, offers mammograms and information on breast health to women in Calgary, Edmonton, and over 120 communities in rural Alberta. This service uses 2 mobile mammography clinics to ensure eligible women in rural communities are able to get breast cancer screening. These trailers are clinics on wheels, complete with a reception area, dressing rooms and an exam room.
For more information and to see the mobile clinic schedule, visit our website.
