# Expansion of cancer support services in France and Canada > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-cancer-support-services-in-france-and-canada > Updated: 2026-10-20T21:30:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Cancer patient support services are expanding through new local initiatives and specialized facilities in France and Canada. In France, efforts include the opening of a new branch by La Ligue contre le cancer in Orthez, providing dietary, psychological, and cognitive remediation services. In Bordeaux, the association Belle & Bien has implemented aesthetic supportive care workshops at the Institut Bergonié to assist women facing breast cancer. Additionally, the association Sourire à la vie is set to open a day hospital in Marseille to provide medical and rehabilitation care for children in a specialized holiday environment. In Canada, Santé Québec Laval has inaugurated ‘Cycle’, a free resource at the Centre intégré de cancérologie de Laval. Developed based on feedback from thousands of former patients, the center offers information and support through volunteers with personal experience, operating without the requirement for appointments. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: New cancer support and care facilities open in Laval and Marseille New specialized facilities have launched to support cancer patients: the ‘Cycle’ resource in Laval, Canada, and the Château Sourire day hospital for children in Marseille, France. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-cancer-support-and-care-facilities-open-in-laval-and-marseille ### 2026-10-13: Cancer support services expand in Orthez and Bordeaux Cancer support services in France are expanding, with La Ligue contre le cancer opening a new branch in Orthez and Belle & Bien providing aesthetic supportive care workshops in Bordeaux. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cancer-support-services-expand-in-orthez-and-bordeaux --- Cite as: Expansion of cancer support services in France and Canada. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-cancer-support-services-in-france-and-canada