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June 16, 2014
Localife Calgary: Wing night 4.0
The evening was fun, casual, and delicious, so many different wing flavours to try — including dill pickle.
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CancerChatCanada launching new online support groups
CancerChatCanada is launching three new professionally-led programs for those dealing with cancer, those dealing with breast cancer specifically, and caregivers.
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June 13, 2014
Body Image: I see me (SC14Ignite recap)
For those of you who wanted a refresher on the Survivor Conference 2014 body image workshop, or for those of you who couldn’t be there, here are some notes to […]
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Becky's blog: Let's YACC, Survivor Conference edition
My first conference was in St. John’s, NL in 2010. I didn’t know anyone but the supporter I’d brought with me. I was scared — afraid that I’d be judged for being too healthy, and not having enough problems. I couldn’t have been farther from the truth.
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May 29, 2014
Parenting with cancer
“I have a clear memory of the first time I had the flu after being a parent when my daughter was a baby many years prior to my leukemia diagnosis and remember struggling to take care of both of us and feeling sorry for myself.”
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May 27, 2014
Heather's blog: No children, no choice
I’m realizing that even when you are given the definite answer that you will never have children, there is an unrelenting sense of loss and grief over what cancer has taken from you, and the path you will now never get to explore. The best part is, with the voices and stories I have heard in the past month from my fellow YACCers, I know that I am not alone, and you all have my back!
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May 15, 2014
Researchers looking for insight on returning to work
Given that very little is known about the challenges patients with cancer face with return to work (or with not returning to work), this study will be informative for employers, support groups and cancer care centers in providing enhanced support for patients as they transition back into the workforce.
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May 14, 2014
"Cancer Can't Dance Like This!" Celebrates 5th anniversary
The wonderful Dan Stolfi has been performing his hilarious one-man show “Cancer Can’t Dance Like This” for five years! The show will celebrate its anniversary at the 2014 UNO FESTIVAL in Victoria, BC on May 28 and 29.
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Becky's blog: Things aren't always as they seem
I am incredibly fortunate, and thankful that my physical health has posed minimal challenges. I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge some of the challenges I could be facing.
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May 12, 2014
St. John's: Join us on June 1 to celebrate the 27th National Cancer Survivors Day!
National Cancer Survivors Day is coming up on June 1, and we are proud to be partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society: Newfoundland and Labrador Division, Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, and Eastern Health once again for the St. John’s celebration!
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May 08, 2014
Toronto: ELLICSR hosting painting workshop for cancer survivors
Head to ELLICSR for May’s Community Connections activity: Art For Cancer’s “Creating From Within — A Painting Workshop.”
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Young adults get ovarian cancer, too
It’s World Ovarian Cancer Day, and we wanted to recognize it by sharing some stories from ovarian cancer survivors in the YACC community.
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