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Cancer Patient Navigators
Nova Scotia is the leader in the development of Cancer Patient Navigation in Canada. The lessons learned in Nova Scotia are being used to shape patient Navigation models across Canada. And that’s groundbreaking, considering that “[t]he numbers of Canadians living with cancer is growing exponentially with a staggering increase in prevalence of 70 % expected by the year 2015.” (Canadian Cancer Statistics 2002).
Intimacy and Sexuality Workshop Manual and CD PowerPoint Presentation
Now available from the Canadian Breast Cancer Network for qualified professionals!
Spiritual Tools for Healing
Karen Forrest, author of “Angels of the Maritimes” shares her wisdom with four spiritual tools you can easily use.
Men Against Breast Cancer – Band of Brothers
For the Women We Love
Men Against Breast Cancer is pleased and excited to announce the release of their book called, “FOR THE WOMEN WE LOVE, A Breast Cancer Action Plan and Caregiver’s Guide For Men.”
What To Do and Not Do After Someone is Diagnosed
Find out the best things you can say or do for someone diagnosed with cancer.
The Sunshine Room
Situated within the heart of the Victoria General Building of the QEII HSC, in Halifax , the Sunshine Room is a ray of sunshine in the lives and hearts of cancer patients and their families going to the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre.
Support Group Thrives in Sussex
The Sussex Cancer Support Group in New Brunswick began in 1997 with three women. Now they have over 80 people on their call list!
The Value of Finding a Supportive Breast Cancer Community
The newly diagnosed set out walking an emotionally isolating journey in a terrifyingly foreign breast cancer world. Thankfully, supportive breast cancer communities are there.
Report: The First National Male Caregivers’ Conference
Men actually make excellent caregivers.
The South-East Regional Health Authority’s Breast Health Specialist
Joan Maloney provides a synopsis of her role at The Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick.
The Role of Palliative Care for Women with Breast Cancer
Learn from Dr. Fiona O’Shea what palliative care really involves.
New Study Examines Scope Of Online Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Role of Oncology Social Work
Learn how social workers can help cancer patients and their families.
Gifts to Remember
Women from the Atlantic Region share their recollections of gifts they gave themselves or received from others after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Candles – Lighting Our Journey!
Lighting candles is popular as an aid to remember, to celebrate, and to hope. Rays of Hope Cancer Support Group offer directions on how to create a candle lighting box.
A Bliss-ful Resource Room
Learn more about the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre Resource Room. “Our Living Room” in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Getting Connected: African-Americans Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers free publication.
18 Ways to Wear a Turban
Canadian Hat Designer, Linda Finstad, offers 18 ways that a little imagination can turn one turban into a whole wardrobe of hats.
Willow Guidelines for Breast Cancer Support Groups
Guidelines for a Breast Cancer Support Group help provide a respectful environment. Willow Breast Cancer Support & Resource Services has generously offered their guidelines for you to use and pass out to existing or new members. These guidelines are for support groups only – not for professional use.
Success Tips for Cancer Support Groups from Atlantic Cancer Support Groups
GroupsThere are approximately 30 cancer support groups in the Atlantic Region. Some groups struggle with a few regular attendees, while others thrive with more than 30 people each month. What makes cancer support groups successful?
Online Support Over the Holidays
Holidays can be a time of happiness or a time of stress and sorrow. The Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia Support & Communicty Forum is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. May you find comfort there, if you need it.
CancerConnection Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Atlantic Canada
There is a certain comfort that only comes from speaking with “someone who has been there”. With this thought in mind, the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division (CCS-NSD), in collaboration with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, launched CancerConnection.
Reach for Support through the Reach to Recovery Program
Reach to Recovery is a peer support program where trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors offer one to one support to others who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Visits can happen at home, in the hospital or via the telephone. Find out more about Reach to Recovery!