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Information

 

Find out more information about CNS cancers (types, stages, treatment, and prevention methods):

 

Canadian Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/brain-spinal/overview/?region=bc

 

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

http://www.braintumour.ca/229/about-brain-tumours

 

BC Cancer Agency

Locate the PDF File for Brain Cancer for a list of books and resources, personal stories, recommended websites, and support programs

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/Library/default.htm

 

Organizations and Support

 

Adult Brain Tumour Support Groups

Includes organizations specific to Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

http://www.braintumour.ca/48/support-groups

 

Cancer Connection

An online community for cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends

http://cancerconnection.ca/

Cancer Chat Canada – Online Support Groups

Professionally-led online support for Canadians affected by cancer

http://cancerchatcanada.ca/page.php?p=support/online_support

 

Online Peer Support Centre

Participate in an active group in our brain tumour community message boards

http://www.braintumour.ca/4061/online

 

Look Good, Feel Better

Offers free, two hour hands-on workshops that allow women to, workshops for skin care, cover-up, eyes and colour accents, and provides ideas for hair alternatives; also provides programs for men and teens

http://lgfb.ca/en/

Stories and Experiences

A collection of personal stories featuring many inspiring people whose lives have been affected by a brain tumour

http://www.braintumour.ca/85/stories

http://www.youngadultcancer.ca/our-stories/#survivor-profiles

 

BrainWAVE Program 

A support program for families with a child (19 years and younger) with a brain tumour that allows them to participate in events, gain support, share information, and become educated; occurs in selective locations only.

http://www.braintumour.ca/97/brainwave-program

 

Education Award for Brain Tumour Survivors

One-time award of up to $5,000 for a survivor that must be diagnosed with a brain tumour before the age of 18, currently between the ages of 16 and 25, and pursuing post-secondary education

http://www.braintumour.ca/4472/education-awards

 

Support Tools

Learn how to incorportate mindfulness, healing with words, stress release tips, and words of wisdom into our daily lives

http://www.braintumour.ca/3192/support-tools

 

General Cancer Support Groups across Canada

Find your city to locate the nearest support group for you

http://www.medbroadcast.com/support_groups_cities.asp?prov_id=999&category_id=16