Dear <<First Name>>,
This is what's happening remotely at HopeSpring this week.
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Many thanks to Pfizer!! We received notification this week that our grant for this program was accepted.
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Catch these programs while you can! Available for a limited time.
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Do you struggle with the impacts of mental health and stress related to your cancer diagnosis? If so, please join us.
During the event, Amy will discuss different strategies and tools to cope with stress related to cancer. This can help patients to learn new ways to better cope with stress and prevent the onset of mental illness. Register here
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NEW DATES ADDED! More info or to register go here
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Programming Information and Updates at HopeSpring
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COMING SOON!
Physiotherapy Summer 2021
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This would be an excellent meeting to attend if you are looking to educate yourself on advances, updates and new equipment for treatments at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Look for sign-up coming soon!
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The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) has put together a Q&E: Questions and Experts series to address the fact that oftentimes, breast cancer patients have questions and concerns about their diagnosis and their health that they are unable to get the answers to. Whether it's because of limited time with their primary healthcare provider or because they don't have access to a specialist, many times, their questions go unanswered.
Date: May 26th
Time: 2PM (EDT)
Dr. Mark Basik, MD, FRCPC, a Surgical Oncologist at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, QC will be answering questions about breast cancer surgery.
Register Here
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Look Good Feel Better Bonus Programs Available
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Workshop schedule for the month of May. Registration here |
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The kit is provided to participants once they attend the Skincare and Cosmetics workshop. Register here |
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Alternate Programs Available
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Prostate Cancer Support Group Waterloo-Wellington-Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
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Scan above to go directly to PCCN website.
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Are you a man with Prostate Cancer, a family member of someone with Prostate Cancer or a caregiver supporting someone with Prostate Cancer? The Prostate Cancer Support Group Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you.
.For our next virtual support group meeting - In person meetings are suspended because of the pandemic, but PCSG Waterloo Wellington meets via ZOOM the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Join our mailing list for meeting invites.
You may join our mailing group by clicking here. Keep informed of the activities of Prostate Cancer Support Group – Waterloo Wellington.
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Erica Dann is helping coordinate a research study led by Dr Jennifer Brunet and Jenson Price of the University of Ottawa. In an effort to evaluate a brief webinar developed to help significant others provide social support for physical activity to young adult cancer survivors, they are looking for your help to recruit research participants.
Who: Young adult cancer survivors and significant others
Contact: Research Assistant, Jenson Price, for additional information about the study at jenson.price@uottawa.ca or 613-562-5800 ext#7300
Please see details on the recruitment poster for more details about the study.
Please let me know if you have any questions and/or are interested in assisting them with their research study.
Thank you for your time.
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WMD Blog Story by Beth Ayen
My diagnosis was multiple myeloma, a rare, terminal cancer. They gave me 2 to 3 years to live. I did not fit the typical myeloma profile of male, elderly, and African American. I was female, 29, and white. Read on here |
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From WebMD by Dan Brennan, MD
People can have varying responses to the different forms of cancer treatment. Chemo rash is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. It may show up on your face, neck, scalp, upper back, and chest. Although chemo rash can appear at any point during treatment administration, it is most common within the first two to three weeks. Read on here |
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Share Your Story
YOUR STORY MATTERS. We want to give our community a deeper understanding of how this past year has been especially challenging and isolating of our cancer patients. If you are comfortable doing so, we would be incredibly honoured if you shared how you have found inspiration in your cancer journey.
If you are interested in sharing your story, please email Mary Lou Miller at marketing@hopespring.ca
Please note: We will always respect your privacy, and there are many ways to share what impact HopeSpring has had in your life, for example writing a testimonal, sharing a photo with a caption, or creating a short vidoe.
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Please register for all programs by following the links below, visiting www.hopespring.ca or calling 519-742-4673
This Week:
Monday, May 17 - Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30pm, Reiki with Beverly via Zoom, Small Steps to a Better You with Bindia via Zoom 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, May 18 - Women's Support Group Daytime with Tammy via Zoom 11:30am-1pm, Gentle Yoga Symptom Management with Tammy via Zoom 1:30pm-3pm, Qi Gong with Joel via Zoom 7:30-9pm, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday, May 19 - Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30, Reiki with Lana via Zoom 6:00-6:30pm, Meditation with Carolynne via Zoom 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday, May 20 - Cancer Care Counselling via Telephone or Zoom, Gentle Movement and Community Conversations via Zoom 10:00-11:30am, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30-12:30pm, Tai Chi with Judy via Zoom 10-11:30am, Yoga for Cancer Recovery via Zoom 6:30-8pm, Ovarian Cancer Support Group with Amy via Zoom 1:30-3:30pm
Friday, May 21 - Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30pm
Saturday, May 22 - Puddle Jumpers via Zoom 9:00-10:30am, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, May 23 - Puddle Jumpers via Zoom 9:00-10:30am, Little Scientist via Zoom 10:30-11:30am
Following Week:
Monday, May 24 - (closed for Victoria Day) Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, May 25 - Women's Support Group Daytime with Tammy via Zoom 11:30am-1:00pm, Gentle Yoga For Symptom Management with Tammy via Zoom 1:30-3:00 pm, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-12:30pm, Qi Gong with Joel 7:30-9pm, Women's Support Group with Christina via Zoom 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, May 26 - Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30pm, Men's Support Group with Shawn via Zoom 6:30-8pm,
Thursday, May 27 - Cancer Care Counselling via Telephone or Zoom, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30-12:30pm, Tai Chi with Judy via Zoom 10-11:30am, Gentle Movement and Community Conversations via Zoom 10-11:30am, Yoga for Cancer Recovery via Zoom 9:30-11:00am, Meditation with Tammy via Zoom 6:30-8:00pm
Friday, May 28- Peer Support via Zoom 4:30-6:30pm, Chemo Brain via Zoom 2:00-3:00pm
Saturday, May 29 - Puddle Jumpers via Zoom 9-10:30am, Peer Support via Zoom 10:30am-12:30pm
Sunday, May 30 - Puddle Jumpers via Zoom 9:00-10:30am, Little Scientist via Zoom 1030-11:30am
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Looking for alternative programs? Read more
Know of a great, free online resource? Share it with us by emailing concierge@hopespring.ca and we will add it to our list.
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When you donate to HopeSpring, you are making an investment in the quality of life in our community. You’re directly helping to address a serious challenge, by providing the resources needed to lessen the burden of cancer.
The need to support vulnerable cancer patients has never been greater! Please consider donating today.
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