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Survivor Conference
Empowering conference that allows young adult cancer survivors to connect and learn things that will help them move forward and feel supported while doing so.
Who?
Survivors: Diagnosed between 15 to 39, aged between 18 to 39. Supporter (optional): 18 to 39 (cannot be parents)
Activities
Past activities have included discussing issues specific to young adults dealing with cancer, BBQs, campfires, sharing with peers.
Pricing
Free for young adult cancer survivors and one supporter. It covers the cost of food and accommodations for the weekend. Offers travel assistance. Contact karine@youngadultcancer.ca
How to Apply
Online application to katie@youngadultcancer.ca
Willow Breast Cancer Support Cancer
Provides an online Willow-Talk Discussion Board, and offers support groups let by peers, professionals, or both, located throughout Canada
Support groups are offered throughout Canada, except Nunavut.
Activities
Support Groups can be a drop-in basis or are more structured and required registration. Contact groups for more information.
Pricing
Contact support group for more information: http://www.willow.org/findasupportgroup
How to Apply
Register online.
Rethink Breast Cancer - Her2+
An online social network designed to connect and support Canadian women touched by HER2+ breast cancer.
Who?
Those receiving treatment for breast cancer, in remission, or who is a long-term survivor of HER2+ breast cancer. Can be a supporter or health care provider as well.
Activities
Share your story of being diagnosed and living with HER2+ breast cancer, to help others cope with the emotional burden of the experience, and know they are not alone.
Pricing
FREE
How to Apply
Register online.
CancerChat Canada
Professionally-faciliated online groups that meet up once per week for up to 90 minutes in a live "chat" on the Internet.
Demographics
All Provinces, requiring access to a computer and Internet
Activities
Groups for caregivers, patients, and cancer survivors
Pricing
FREE
How to Apply
Register online: https://www.cancerchatcanada.ca/register.php
Phone: 1-800-663-3333 ext. 4965
Email: info@cancerchatcanada.ca
CancerConnection
An online community for cancer patients, family members, and friends.
Who?
Must be at least 18 years of age to register; for all provinces, requiring computer and Internet access
Activities
Groups for caregivers, patients, and cancer survivors
Pricing
FREE
How to Apply
Register online: https://secure2.convio.net/cco/site/SSurvey?JServSessionIdr004=xb206uo0o1.app239b&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=26848&s_locale=en_CA
Planet Cancer
An online community for young adults, aged 20 to 30, with cancer. A place to share insight and experiences, have a good laugh, and to connect with other people who just get it.
Must be in their 20s or 30s
Activities
Groups for young adults with cancer
Pricing
FREE
How to Apply
Register online: http://myplanet.planetcancer.org/main/authorization/signUp?
Prostate Cancer Canada Network
Support groups in your area include monthly meetings, one-on-one hospital visits, newsletters, awareness sessions, parades, and presentations. Although prostate cancer is an exclusively male disease, many groups may facilitate special meetings for women only.
Located throughout Alberta - or the virtual support group can be found here.
Pricing
FREE
How to Apply
Contact the support groups directly, or for the virtual support group, sign up here.
Cross Cancer Institute
Support groups are led by professionals, are about 1-1.5 hours in length, with sessions offered once a week. They can help identify needs and wants, make active choices about activities and life priorities, explore different approaches to coping with illness. Specific groups can include breast cancer support, brain tumour support, stress management, relaxation, and coping with anxiety and depression.
11560 University Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
T6G 1Z2
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Brain Tumour Support Groups help survivors, family, and caregivers by providing connections with others who have dealt with brain tumours, and sharing information to help make informed decisions about brain tumour treatment options, learn about resources in the community, and enhance coping skills.
Mount Zion Lutheran Church
11533-135 Street
Edmonton
1-800-265-5106
Cancer Bridges
Local resources and support groups found within various regions of Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Grand Prairie, Peace River, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Fort Mac.
Rethink Breast Cancer - Live, Laugh, Learn
An opportunity to socialize with other young women who get what you're going through, while enjoying an evening of education, camaraderie, and goodies.
Available to young women who live in Vancouver, Calgary, Ontario, or Montreal
Pricing
FREE
Contact: jen@rethinkbreastcancer.com
Wellspring - Calgary and Edmonton
Wellspring offers a variety of free programs that provide free social, emotional, psychological, and informational support for people hoping with cancer. Narrow your search by selecting 'Cancer Patients - Young Adult' under 'Programs for:" to see the list of program offerings.
Who?
Search can be modified for Young Adults specifically, but programs are also available for any cancer patient, caregivers, family members, health care providers, and survivors.
Locations
Activities
Peer support: Relate with someone who has lived through cancer.
Coping Skills: Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation and Guided Imagery are ways to relieve stress
Expressive Programs: Express yourself through art, music, writing, or quilting
Support Groups: Can offer groups of people who have been through similar experiences
Education: Receive practical advice on the challenges of living with cancer
Motherisk Program
Motherisk counsellors speak with hundreds of mothers and their healthcare providers each day to provide guidance and support. If you are interested in getting pregnant, you can seek counselling by booking an appointment with the MotherRisk clinic.
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2M9
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