Canadian Breast Cancer Network and Big Coat Productions is producing a compelling documentary about young women diagnosed with Breast Cancer under the age of 40 in hopes of increasing awareness and sharing stories that other young women with breast cancer can relate to. CBCN are currently looking for a woman who has gone through treatment and has been able to get pregnant since diagnosis. They are following women at all stages of this illness and if they can inject hope in some of the stories they tell, that would be of help so many women.  If you are currently pregnant, and are willing to participate in this very special documentary, please contact Shahzaana Satar at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)or 416.507.9829 ext. 231.

This is the type of news I love to share! More programs for young adults dealing with cancer!

I received an email today from Anne Walker, the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Calgary office of the Canadian Cancer Society. This organization is bringing a support group to Calgary this fall especially for young adults dealing with cancer!

Here are the details:
- It is a FREE, eight-week support group series which is tailored to meet the needs of young adults living with cancer.
- The group is ideally suited for young adults, up to their mid-thirties.
- The groups are now forming for weekly evening sessions in October and November, 2009.
- The group consists of a series of eight, two-hour sessions which are co-facilitated by an experienced psychosocial professional and a young adult cancer survivor.
- Groups are small in size to facilitate peer support and open communication among group members.
- The session discussion topics are as follows:
    o The emotional impact of cancer
    o Taking charge of your care
    o Talking about cancer
    o Health issues
    o Sexuality and relationships
    o Coping strategies
    o Long-term issues and rebuilding
    o Self-advocacy and empowerment.

Location: Canadian Cancer Society; 200, 325 Manning Road NE; Calgary AB
Information and Registration: 403-205-3966 or email info@cancer.ab.ca

This is a great opportunity for any young adult in the Calgary region! Meeting other young adults who are going through what you are going through is an experience you can’t pass up!

Congratulations to Anne and her group on getting this started!

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The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, in collaboration with a network of regional and national partners, has launched a new portal called Cancer View Canada (www.cancerview.ca). This is a very interesting site with many options available to cancer patients, survivors, supporters, and health professionals.

For patients it offers the following services, among others:
-Online & Telephone Support Directory – which will help you connect with web-based cancer networks and resources. 
-Community Services Locator – which will list local community services throughout the country.
-Canadian Virtual Hospice – which provides support and information about palliative and end-of-life care.
-SAGE (Standards and Guidelines Evidences) – which provides information to support evidence-base practices.

However, the one that interests me the most is the Canadian Cancer Trials database. This is a national database of clinical trials in Canada. Here you can find out which trials are looking for patients, and even if you do not find an existing one that fits for you, you can register to be alerted when new information becomes available. This is very exciting in the young adult cancer world. Currently there are very few clinical trials for young adults, and if there are, they are very difficult to find. This database will hopefully eliminate some of the barriers for participation.

The site offers many other resources for cancer control, prevention, screening, supporting the journey, and much more. It is definitely worth a look!
Here is the link to the site www.cancerview.ca, or you can check out our list of cancer related links to find it!