Patient Resources

At the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, we are focused on providing you and your family with safe, high quality cancer care and services. Each patient has access to a full team of skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals that are ready to assist you at every step of your cancer journey.

Masking is now OPTIONAL, but recommended, for all patients, visitors and staff in our cancer clinics and patient lodges in Regina and Saskatoon.

The SCA monitors respiratory virus cases in community and has concluded that the current risk to patients is low. We are confident that patients will remain safe in our facilities with everyone following standard infection prevention and control practices, such as washing or sanitizing hands frequently and wearing a mask, as needed for patient safety.

Patients and their support persons can continue to wear masks in our facilities.
Patients are welcome to ask their health care team to wear masks. Our providers will be happy to oblige.
Masks will continue to be provided at the entrances of all SCA sites.

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FAQs for cancer patients about novel coronavirus COVID-19

While risk to Canadians is relatively low, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of concern in Saskatchewan. It is important for cancer patients and their families to know how to stay protected.

Flu Season

Your health is important to us and our oncologists recommend that you get immunized to help protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Fighting Illness When Ill

Address common questions for cancer patients in Saskatchewan regarding COVID-19 and other illnesses

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency continues to have precautionary measures in place in our facilities to reduce the risk of COVID exposure for patients, visitors and staff.

Quit Smoking Program

After any cancer diagnosis, quitting tobacco use is one of the best things you can do to help your cancer treatment work better.

Managing Fatigue

Fatigue is the most common symptom experienced by cancer patients and is best described as feeling tired.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine in Adult Patients with Cancer

Patients should continue to practice recommended public health measures for prevention of COVID-19 infection regardless of vaccination status.