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Can’t make it to Retreat Yourself Adventure? Check this out
The following message was sent to us from First Descents:
First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to enable them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same.
What will we be doing?
We will pick you up at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (Maplesoft Centre) on Friday, August 17, after work. On Saturday, you will spend your time zip linking, exploring via ferrets on the Chutes Coulogne, and trying out some stand-up paddle boarding. Sunday, you will take on rafting on the stunning Ottawa River! Your evenings will be spent with delicious dinners, private campfires, and a photo slideshow of the day's adventure. We will have you home for dinner on Sunday!
Contact info:
Joshua Shaw
jshaw@ottawacaner.ca
613.247.3527 ext. 222
Attend Planet Cancer’s online discussion on emotional support
Join Planet Cancer and LIVESTRONG as they host the online discussion, "Emotional Support 101 Class" on May 24, 2012.
Their event notice says, "A panel of experts will join LIVESTRONG’s cancer navigation services on May 24 from 7:30-9pm ET to discuss and answer questions about emotional well-being after you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with cancer."
Click here to RSVP on Planet Cancer.
Posted on May 10, 2012 - 01:37 PM by AngieAB retreat options from the Tapestry Retreat Program
We know how powerful Retreat Yourself can be, but we also know people sometimes have scheduling conflicts or travel concerns and can't make it. We try to tell you about other options that are out there whenever we can so as many people as possible are able to get out there and have a life-changing experience.
Right now, The Tapestry Retreat Program with Alberta Health Services is accepting applicants for their three remaining events for 2012: A couples retreat, an individual retreat, and a breast cancer survivors retreat.
They said, "The program includes group sessions, yoga and meditation, creative activities, massage, and time away from everyday commitments in beautiful surroundings."
Tapestry Retreats are spread out over five days in a "retreat and renewal centre" near Calgary, AB. Survivors who have recieved, or are recieving, treatment in Alberta or the Northwest Territories will should expect to pay a fee less than $300 as the majority of the costs have have been covered largely by grants and programs. People from outside that area will be expected to pay $2,500-$3,600 to attend the event.
- General couples retreat (June 11-15, 2012) For cancer patients with all types and staging of cancer (preference given to patients with upper stages of cancer). Again, this retreat is open to both individual patients and to patients and their closest support person.
- Individual Retreat (October 1-5, 2012) For survivors with all types and staging of cancer.
- Wings of Hope Individual Breast Cancer Retreat (November 19-23, 2012)
If you have any questions or require further information please contact the Tapestry Retreat Coordinator at (403) 988-8549.
Posted on May 09, 2012 - 02:08 PM by AngieLLS is holding an event for all YA cancer survivors in Toronto
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is holding a Young Adult Cancer Warriors Day to empower and educate young adult cancer survivors who have been diagnosed with any cancer between the ages of 15 and 29.
Details
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: ELLICSR (located in Toronto General Hospital’s Basement Level, Room BCS021, 585 University Ave., Toronto, ON)
Register here for the Young Adult Cancer Awareness Event or contact Joselin Fonseca at (416) 585-2873, ext. 2438 or joselin.fonseca@lls.org.
**Please register by May 26, 2012**
Are you able to help with this research study? (English and Francais)
Dr. Sylvie Aubin and Emilie Gregoire Fiset are looking for young adult cancer survivors to participate in their research study. Read on to learn more about what they're aiming to do:
Evaluating an intervention program to help young adults dealing with cancer: A research study
We are seeking young adults (18-39) who have recently been diagnosed with cancer, are undergoing treatment for cancer, or are done with treatment.
The study offers the opportunity for three private sessions at the Jewish General Hospital with a senior clinical psychologist/intern. Sessions are tailored to fit patient’s needs. If they live too far, sessions can be offered via Skype.
The study involves filling out some questionnaires and participants will be compensated $100 for their time.
For more details, please contact Emilie Gregoire Fiset, 514-340-8222, ext 3912 or at e.gregoire.fiset@gmail.com
Evaluer l’efficacité d’un programme pour aider les jeunes adultes à faire face au cancer : un projet de recherche
Nous cherchons des jeunes adultes (18-39) qui ont récemment reçu un diagnostic de cancer, qui recoivent actuellement un traitement pour le cancer, out qui ont terminé leur traitement.
L’étude offre l’opportunité d’avoir trois sessions individuelles d’une heure au JGH avec un psychologue clinicien experimenté/interne senior. Les séances sont adaptées en fonction de besoins des patients. S’il vit loin, les sessions peuvent être offertes via Skype.
L’étude implique de remplir des questionnaires et les participants recevront une compensation de $100 pour leur temps.
Pour plus des détails, appelle Emilie Gregoire Fiset, 514-340-8222, ext 3912 oue.gregoire.fiset@gmail.com
Posted on Apr 26, 2012 - 09:56 AM by AngieTwo new support groups from CancerChatCanada
CancerChatCanada has two new online support programs starting this spring that will help survivors find "support and stress management through professional facilitation."
The first is for survivors who are currently in treatment, or post treatment, and who have been given any diagnosis and will start in May 2012.
The second group is for breast cancer survivors who are in any stage of their journeys and will start in late May or early June.
You can register by filling out this form on their website.
If you would like more information, please connect with CancerChatCanada at cancerchatcanada@bccancer.bc.ca or call 1-800-663-3333 ext. 4955 or 4966.
Posted on Apr 26, 2012 - 07:05 AM by AngieFree public lecture on colorectal cancer
Cancer Care Nova Scotia is holding a free public lecture titled "Colorectal Cancer: The middle child of cancers" on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 7–8:30 p.m.
The lecture will serve to inform people about screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up.
Dr. Bruce Colwell, BSc. MD FRCPC will present via Telehealth live from Halifax. Anyone in the city is invited to attend the lecture at the Royal Bank Theatre in the Halifax Infirmary, and other communities in Nova Scotia will host the link.
Please visit cancercare.ns.ca for more information.
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 - 11:40 AM by Angie