Supportive Care Services

Our team of social workers, dietitians, and volunteers is here to support cancer patients throughout their journey and beyond. We prioritize providing access to the best physical, psychological, emotional, and practical support services. 
Every month, we offer different programs and services in our cancer centers in Regina and Saskatoon, which help patients, their families, and caregivers. These programs include pain management, nutritional support, counseling, art therapy, virtual yoga, meditation, and palliative care. Some of these programs are available online, and some are only offered in Regina at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre or at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Read the full list of programs and services available for Regina and Saskatoon below.

You will also find the Supportive Services Monthly Updates in the Resources section below.

Allan Blair Cancer Clinic — Programs and Services

Together We Heal Series

Nurture | Connect | Grow

As part of the Together We Heal Series, you will find a variety of focused, time-limited support series—each designed to guide cancer patients through themes like resilience, meaning-making, emotional coping, and forward planning. 

Choose Your Path: 
 

*NEW* Sacred Transitions: Indigenous Grief and Loss Support Group

This indigenous-led grief and loss support group is available to cancer patients and their families. Grounded in First Nations and Métis worldviews, the group recognizes grief as a holistic experience—spiritual, emotional, mental and physical—often understood through teachings, such as the Medicine Wheel. Life and death are viewed as transitions within a sacred cycle, with healing supported through ceremony, community and ancestral knowledge.

This culturally grounded space is designed to support patients and their loved in feeling safe, respected, and supported within the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, while helping to reduce barriers to accessing grief support. While this group is culturally led, it is welcome to all patients. Facilitated by Darrel Klyne. 

Darrell Klyne has more than 20 years of experience supporting community members through grief, loss, addictions, and family reunification. He has lived in Regina for more than 40 years and brings extensive experience facilitating grief and loss groups and draws on cultural teachings shared by respected mentors. Darrel is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous people as they navigate trauma, healing, and life transitions. Darrel is a proud father of seven and grandfather of seventeen. 

This Indigenous Grief and Loss Support Group is a six-week program starting February 4, 2026. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the First Nations and Métis Health Centre at Pasqua Hospital. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, or as many as possible, to experience the full benefit of the program. 

Caring for Body and Mind: Body Image & Wellness Group

A six-week guided series warmly crafted to rebuild trust and deepen their connection with their bodies as they heal. Participants gently explore practices like mindful self-compassion, movement attuned to your pace, nourishing reflection, and insights on healthy, body-kind routines. Each session helps you to rediscover strength, honour your body’s journey, and nurture a kinder, more affirming relationship with yourself. 
Schedule: In-person classes offered twice a year.

One Breath

This five‑week series offers a compassionate space for patients and loved ones to share and navigate anticipatory grief together—expressing emotions, finding solace in connection, and gently learning tools such as self‑care, forgiveness, legacy work, and ways to hold meaningful moments even in uncertainty. 
Schedule: In-person classes offered three times a year.

The Next Chapter (Cancer Transitions Group)

The Next Chapter Program is a six-week series designed to help cancer survivors transition from treatment back to daily life with confidence and purpose. Structured around four key areas—Physical, Connected, Creative, and Contributing—each session offers tools and guidance to rebuild strength, reconnect with relationships, explore creative expression, and find meaningful ways to give back. This holistic approach empowers participants to honor their healing journey and embrace the next chapter with resilience and hope.
Schedule: In-person groups held twice a year. 

Connection Circles

Belong | Embrace | Reflect

Our Connection Circles provide cancer patients with ongoing, accessible support, fostering a sense of community and belonging. These gatherings offer a variety of approaches to healing, allowing individuals to choose the methods that resonate most with them. By participating in these diverse groups, patients can reduce anxiety, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being, knowing they are not alone in their experiences.

Choose Your Circle:
 

What Words Can’t Say (Art Therapy)

What Words Can't Say offers a safe and supportive space for cancer patients to explore and express emotions that are often difficult to articulate. Through guided art-making, participants can process complex feelings, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall well-being. No artistic experience is necessary—just an openness to creativity and self-expression. This group fosters connection, healing, and personal growth, helping individuals navigate their cancer journey with resilience and hope. 
Schedule: Classes are available all year on alternating Tuesdays.
 

The Empowered View (Mindful Photography)

Join our monthly circle to explore mindfulness through photography. Capture moments that resonate with your cancer journey, fostering self-expression and emotional healing. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open heart. Experience the therapeutic benefits of slowing down and observing the world through a compassionate lens.
Schedule: Classes are offered once a year on the fourth Monday of the month.

The Invisible Thread (Caregiver Group)

The Invisible Thread circle, a supportive space for caregivers of cancer patients to connect, share experiences, and find strength in community. This group offers emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of belonging, helping caregivers navigate their unique challenges with compassion and resilience.
Schedule: In-person groups are held all year on the first Monday of each month.

Walk and Talk

Experience the healing power of movement and connection in our weekly Walk and Talk group. This circle combines light exercise with emotional support, providing a safe space to share experiences and build relationships. Walking together fosters a sense of community and belonging, empowering participants on their healing journey. 
Schedule: In-person walks take place bi-weekly on Wednesdays.

Iron Will (Men’s Group)

Iron Will is a monthly support circle tailored for male cancer patients seeking a space to connect, share, and find strength together. This circle offers a supportive environment where men can openly discuss their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs related to cancer. By fostering camaraderie and mutual understanding, Iron Will empowers participants to navigate their cancer journey with resilience and solidarity.
Schedule: In-person groups held once a month from February to May and September to December.

Roots of Resilience (Sound Healing)

Our monthly Sound Therapy Circle is where cancer patients come together to experience the healing power of sound. This circle combines Tibetan singing bowls and drumming to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being. No prior experience is necessary—just bring an open mind and a willingness to relax. Each session offers a soothing environment to help alleviate anxiety, improve sleep, and foster a sense of peace and connection.
Schedule: In-person groups held all year, once a month.

A Life Worth Writing

This virtual writing circle offers cancer patients a nurturing space to express emotions, reduce stress, and reflect deeply on their journey. Through guided prompts and shared reflection, participants tap into writing’s powerful ability to foster resilience, enhance emotional healing, and improve quality of life—benefits supported by research showing expressive writing can boost psychological well-being and coping among cancer survivors. 
Schedule: Classes offered all year, once a month. 

Forever In Motion

A health-promotion program that helps people living with cancer stay active through safe, volunteer led movement groups. Because inactivity can increase health risks during treatment and recovery, the program focuses on gentle exercise that supports strength, balance, and wellbeing. Its mission is to improve health through education, movement, and supportive programming, by partnering with community spaces.
Schedule: In-person classes held every other Thursday.

Other Programs, Classes and Services

Wig Studio

We provide wigs, headwear, and books free of charge to cancer patients. The center is located at ABCC Level 1 and is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please call Volunteer Services, Supportive Care at the Allan Blair Centre.

Dignity Therapy Service

This is a brief intervention designed to help dying patients conserve their sense of dignity. Patients may record the meaningful aspects of their lives and leave something behind for their loved ones. For more information, please call the Group Coordinator for the Allan Blair Cancer Centre Care Services.

Look Good, Feel Better

This is a complimentary workshop that helps women and men manage the appearance-related effects of their treatment. We provide tools and techniques to help you feel beautiful and vital, such as cosmetics, wigs and hair alternatives, breast forms and garments. Sign up at lgfb.ca.
 

Saskatoon Programs and Services

A Life Worth Writing

This four-week virtual expressive writing group provides patients with the ability to reflect, process and express their individual and/or collective experiences, which may or may not be directly impacted by their cancer experience. The group is offered to patients throughout Saskatchewan on a virtual format. For more information, or to register, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

Cancer Transitions Program

A six-week program for patients who have completed treatment. Some of the issues that are addressed, include survivorship, emotional wellness, nutrition, exercise and moving forward after treatment. Classes available throughout the year. For upcoming dates and more information, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

Music Therapy 

Facilitated by a certified music therapist, group members will explore, create and connect with music to improve quality of life.  Classes held Wednesday afternoons, offered in the spring and fall. To register, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

Walk and Talk

Join us on the Meewasin Trail for a walk at any pace.  Walk and Talk is a therapeutic walking group where connection to nature and movement occur; it is open to all cancer patients.  This program is offered on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. during the spring and falls months. .
 

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Class

This is an free interactive online educational class for prostate cancer patients starting on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT-hormone treatment). Patients and their partners or loved ones can attend. Classes are offered once per month. To register for a class, email: LifeOnADT@gmail.com. For more information, visit their website www.LifeOnADT.com.
 

Dignity Therapy Service

A brief intervention designed to help conserve dying patient’s sense of dignity. It is an opportunity for patients to record the meaningful aspects of their lives and leave something behind for their loved ones. Referrals accepted at any time for patients with a non-curative diagnosis, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

Restorative Yoga

A restorative yoga class for patients and support people to restore the body, mind and spirit. Virtual classes are available every Saturday in September to June from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For more information, or to register, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

iRest® Yoga Nidra

A research-based, guided meditation that is effective in reducing stress and anxiety while improving sleep and overall resilience. Virtual classes are available every Monday in September to June from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.  For more information, or to register, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

Physiotherapy Group

Facilitated by Physiotherapist Melissa Doerksen, this class will provide rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer. Classes held on Wednesday’s from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Mackie Physiotherapy.  Classes offered in the fall, winter and spring. To register, call the Saskatoon Cancer Centre Care Services.
 

The Wig Boutique

Wigs, headwear, and books are available free of charge to cancer patients. 
Location: CG 202
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book please call Volunteer Services, Supportive Care at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.
 

Look Good Feel Better

A complimentary workshop to help women and men manage the appearance-related effects of their treatment. They provide tools and techniques to help you feel beautiful and vital, such as cosmetics, wigs and hair alternatives, breast forms and garments. Sign up at lgfb.ca.