History of program

When did the program start?

1994

Who helped you start the program?

Cancer Link

Types of services offered

Information, counselling, support and community resources

Service delivery

Total number of inquiries in 2006

9,000

Telephone

61%

Email

12%

Face to face

22%

Instant messaging

5%

Languages offered

Swedish, English

Who uses your service (%)

Patient

36%

Family/Friends

41.5%

Public

13.5%

Healthcare professional

1%

Others

8.5%

 Demographics

Female

70%

Male

30%

Types of cancer most requested

Breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, gynaecological cancers.

Most requested  subjects

Treatment, general cancer info, psycho-social support,
hereditary factors, patient rights