The Power of Nutrition
This nutrition class is for cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment. You will learn about eating healthy to help you stay strong during treatment. The class includes information about:
- staying at a healthy body weight during cancer treatments
- how foods can help manage the side effects of cancer treatments
Nutrition handouts can be found in Nutrition Services Workshops & Classes. Look under the Cancer and Gastrointestinal sections.
Date: April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm - Join the class 10 minutes early to check-in. Have your CancerCare AB number ready and the leader will check in with you privately before starting the class.
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Support; Nutrition; Eating; Healthy; Weight; Diet; Dietitian; Dietician; Treatment |
Nutrition Myths & Cancer
A whole world of information is at our fingertips. This course will take you through common nutrition myths that relate to the prevention and treatment of cancer. Participants will learn:
- How to determine nutrition the facts from the myths
- Topics reviewed:
- Does sugar feed cancer?
- Can low-carb diets or superfoods prevent cancer?
- What is the truth behind GMOs and organic foods?
- Should I be worried about hormones in meat and dairy, soy and flaxseed?
- ...and more!
This FREE session is for anyone interested in learning how to sift through misinformation to find the truth about nutrition and cancer. Come to this class for yourself or for a loved one. You can attend this class virtually with a computer or tablet or join over the phone!
Date: April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm. Join the class 10 minutes early to check-in. Have your CancerCare AB number ready and the leader will check in with you privately before starting the class.
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Facts; Diet; Eating; Food; GMO; Sugar; Alkaline; Hormones; Dairy; Meat; Nitrates; Organic; Dietitian; Dietician |
Living with Chronic or Advanced Cancer
For patients living with chronic, advanced or metastatic cancers. Members share their experiences with the guidance of facilitators. Topics explored include: coping with cancer and its treatments, maintaining hope, expressing emotions, and working through meaning of life issues that arise.
A facilitator may contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Advanced; Chronic; Mets; Metastatic; Support group; cancer |
Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
For women with newly diagnosed, Stages 0-III breast cancers, on treatment or less than 1 year after treatment. Focus is on supportive and informational needs. Discussions may include: coping with cancer and treatment, body image and sexuality challenges, and managing social support. A facilitator may contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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New; Diagnosis; Breast Cancer; Coping; Support; Sexuality |
Stress Management - Group 1
Coping with cancer can be a significant challenge, regardless of how it has touched your life. This group is intended to help cancer patients and family members overcome this challenge by providing a broad overview of strategies that people may find useful in their coping. This educational group provides participants with information about coping with stress. Stress management techniques discussed in this group are based on a cognitive behavioral (CBT) model and reflect a holistic (bio-psycho-social) perspective of health and wellness. Advanced registration is required for this group. Also, all potential participants will be screened before the group beginnings. A facilitator may call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
Time:
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Stress; Support; CBT; Cognitive Behavioral Model; Coping |
Spirituality Group
Spirituality is an essential element of being human. It represents that part of us that searches for meaning and seeks connection. Whether your spirituality is experienced through religious observance, nature, music, community, reflection and meditation, or in other ways, exploring what gives hope and purpose in life can help with coping and wellbeing when you or a loved one faces health challenges. This group offers an open and inclusive space in which you can identify, access, and enhance your spiritual resources as well as explore ways in which you may be experiencing spiritual distress, for example when there is conflict between your beliefs and what is happening in your life. We will also look at various spiritual practices to help you live well with cancer.
A facilitator may call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Spirituality; Wellbeing; Hope; Stress Management; coping |
Living Well in the Here & Now: Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - ACT 1
In this six session weekly group, an updated form of cognitive behavioral therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be introduced to patients and family members to help them live full, meaningful lives (as psychologically well as possible). The group will provide participants the opportunity to be more psychologically flexible as defined by ACT. According to ACT, this involves learning to accept what is out of personal control, while committing to action that will improve quality of life by living life according to core personal values. It is expected that, through mindfulness training and other group learning activities, participants will deepen their understanding of their values and create plans for living well in the here and now. A facilitator may call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; ACT; Therapy |
Healing Hearts: A Grief Workshop
In this one time workshop, we will introduce different ways grief can be experienced, a model to better understand your grief, and touch on self-care strategies to help you cope with your loss. This workshop is open to those who have lost a loved one to cancer. It will be psycho-educational in nature, providing participants with information about grief and tools to help you get through this challenging time. Information on community bereavement resources will also be provided. Expect a telephone call from a facilitator before the workshop date. A facilitator may call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: please call or email for up and coming group information.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Healing; Support; Grief; Loss; Coping |
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Class
This class is for men who will be starting or who have recently started Androgen Deprivation Treatment (ADT) to treat prostate cancer.
Learn about common side effects of treatment and how to best manage these side effects (for example, weight gain, fatigue, mood, and sexual health changes). The online class will also cover ways to improve your sense of well-being by taking an active role in managing these side-effects. Partners are highly encouraged to attend as well.
For More Information & Registration: Go online at LifeOnADT.com
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ADT; Androgen; Prostate Cancer; Eligard; Leuprolide acetate |
Mindfulness Relaxation
These sessions are for patients and family members who would like to try an exercise in mindfulness. A brief description of Mindfulness and key concepts discussed. Patients, their family members and support persons will be guided through a mindfulness exercise (40 minute body scan) and will be provided with resources. A facilitator may call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Not being offered until further notice.
Time: N/A
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas north of and including Red Deer, email PSR.Administration@ahs.ca or call (780) 643-4304. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Mindfulness; Relaxation; Stress; Coping; Exercise; Well being |
Sexual Mechanics: A Workshop for Men
Are you a male, experiencing changes in the way you are able to have sex? Loss of sexual interest? Problems engaging in sexual activity? If you want to learn more about these common changes that may result from cancer treatment this session is a good place to start! Learn about the "mechanics" of male sexual function, myths and stereotypes related to men and sex, and tips and tricks for engaging in sexual activity after experiencing common side effects from cancer and treatment.
A facilitator will call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Not offered at this time.
Time: N/A
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas North of and including Red Deer, email OASIS.Program@ahs.ca or call (780) 432-8260. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the OASIS sexual health care team
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Sex; Men; Sexual health; Intimacy; Sexual dysfunction; Side effects |
The "Low Down" on "Down There" (LDDT)
The Low Down, Down There (LDDT) is an informative, fun, and interactive information session. Your OASIS team will address issues such as vaginal pain, vaginal dryness, decreased sensation, low desire and so much more. This class is currently offered on Zoom (a virtual platform) so patients and their families across the province can attend and participate virtually. OASIS stands for Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy & Survivorship. OASIS is a Sexual Health Program offered by Supportive Care in Cancer Care Alberta.
Date: The first Monday of every month
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
For More Information & Registration: Email OASIS.Program@ahs.ca or call OASIS North (780) 432-8260 or OASIS South (403) 355-3208.
Facilitated by: Members of the OASIS sexual health care team
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Vaginal health; Sexual health; Intimacy; Sexual dysfunction; Side effects; OASIS; LDDT |
Sex, Cancer, & Couples
For couples who have experienced changes in their sexual health and intimacy as a result of cancer. Both women and men with cancer and their partners are welcome. Learn about common sexual health side effects of cancer treatment and strategies to address these changes. Discover the foundations of sexual response, communication, and intimacy. Learn communication strategies and get helpful resources to strengthen your relationship. A facilitator may contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Not offered at this time.
Time: N/A
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Edmonton and areas North of and including Red Deer, email OASIS.Program@ahs.ca or call (780) 432-8260. This group is currently not offered in Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the OASIS sexual health care team
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Vaginal health; Sexual health; Intimacy; Sexual dysfunction; Side effects; OASIS; Men; Sex; Sexual health; Intimacy; Sexual dysfunction; Side effects; Couples |
Breast Expressive Support Therapy (BEST) Group
For women and men with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. This group aims to encourage mutual support between members, develop greater openness and emotional expressiveness about the challenges resulting from cancer diagnosis, treatment and living well with cancer. A facilitator will contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Tuesdays
For More Information & Registration: For patients in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Advanced breast cancer; Support; BEST; Men; Women; Stage IV |
Early Stage Breast Cancer Support Group
For clients with Stage I, II or III breast cancer.
This group aims to encourage mutual support between members, develop greater openness and emotional expressiveness about the challenges resulting from cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. A facilitator will contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Please call or email to ask about upcoming dates.
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Early breast cancer; Support; Coping; Group; Emotional; Survivorship |
Family & Caregiver Support Group
For adult family members and close friends of those with an advanced/metastatic diagnosis of any type of cancer. This group talks about the complicated issues of being a person supporting someone with a life-threatening cancer. The focus is on mutual support and sharing to maximize coping and wellbeing for the group members. A facilitator will call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: The 4th Tuesday evening of each month
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
For More Information & Registration: For family members/close friends in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Family; Caregiver; Support; Group; Advanced cancer; metastatic |
Gastro-Intestinal Men's Supportive Expressive Group
For men with gastro-intestinal cancer at any stage or point in illness or treatment. The GI Men’s group offers a supportive, safe place to share distress around illness, treatment, death & dying, communication with health care teams, coping with anger/depression/ anxiety, and mutual learning. A facilitator may contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Every second Friday
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
For More Information & Registration: For patients in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Colon; Rectal; Esophageal; Support; Stomach; Intestinal; Intestine; Liver; Pancreas; Gall bladder; Stress ; Coping; Men |
Supportive Expressive Group Therapy for Women with GI Cancers
For women with gastro-intestinal cancer at any stage or point in illness or treatment. The mutual group support boosts emotional expression, ability to cope with illness and treatment, as well as strengthening relationships & maximizing support systems. A facilitator will contact you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Every second Thursday
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their families in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Colon; Rectal; Esophageal; Support; Stomach; Intestinal; Intestine; Liver; Pancreas; Gall bladder; Stress; Coping; Women |
Lung Cancer Support Group
People with a lung cancer diagnosis (Stages I-IV) and their adult support person. Members of this support group benefit from building hope, connecting with others, reduced isolation, mutual support and learn about living well with lung cancer. A facilitator will call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
For More Information & Registration: For patients and their supports in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Support group; Lung cancer |
Ovarian Cancer Sunflower Support Group
For women with ovarian, endometrial, or fallopian tube cancer, who have had or are having chemotherapy. Group members experience mutual support and learn to combat loneliness, enhance openness, improve coping skills and relationships with self and others. A facilitator will call you to make sure this group is the right fit for you.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
For More Information & Registration: For patients in Calgary and areas South of Red Deer, email calgarypsychosocial@ahs.ca or call (403) 355-3207. This group is currently not offered in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Ovarian; Endometrial; Fallopian tube; Chemotherapy; Support; Coping; Lonely |
Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT): Pre-Transplant Psychosocial Education Class
This 1 hour education class helps patients and their support people to prepare for blood and marrow transplant. It provides an opportunity to meet members of the psychosocial team and to get important information on practical resources (e.g., accommodations, medical insurance), coping tips, and ways to maximize wellbeing through transplant and beyond.
Dates 2022: March 16, April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17.
Time: Registration is a regular part of blood and marrow transplant workup. Registration will be arranged by the transplant team.
Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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Bone marrow transplant; BMT; Support; Coping; Stress; Well being |
Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR)
For people with cancer and their support people. This 9 week program covers the mind-body connection with instructions in meditation, gentle yoga stretches, breath awareness & relaxation, visualization and cognitive coping.
For dates and to register: Register
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Facilitated by: Members of the Psychosocial Oncology Team
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MBCR; Mindfulness; Yoga; Meditation; Breathing; Relaxation; Visualization; coping |
After Treatment Class
For all people with cancer and support people. Find out more about what to expect after treatment, explore things you might do and available resources to help you live your best after treatment. Receive a workbook and learn how to use it, as well as pick one priority to take action on.
For dates and to register: Register
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After treatment, Survivorship |
Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Support Group
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYAs) 17- 39 years old who have completed their cancer treatment or are near completing their cancer treatment. Participants may be accompanied by a support person to the group. This is a supportive group environment where you will gain information and resources to help you set priorities and take action. The goal of the group centers on living your best life with and beyond cancer.
Referral Process: Registration is set up through the AYA Program email AYA.Program@ahs.ca.
Date: To be determined
Time: N/A
Facilitated by: Members of Psychosocial Oncology Team and an AYA Peer Support Advisor
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After treatment; Survivorship; Adolescent; Young Adult |
Prostate Cancer Centre: Road to Recovery
Four sessions are offered; you can choose to attend one or more sessions. Each session covers 4 important topics which will help optimize your recovery after surgery. Learn about Fitness, Nutrition, Urinary Control, and Wellness. Partners and or support persons are welcome.
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Prostate cancer; Prostatectomy; Sexual health; Erectile dysfunction; Urinary leakage |
Breast Health Class for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
This class is for patients who are starting radiation therapy (ideally, this class is taken within 1-2 weeks from the start of radiation therapy). This class provides education and a review of exercises to help manage the side effects of radiation therapy. Patients are provided with an information booklet to use at home. Patients who will receive radiation treatment at the CCI in Edmonton are automatically referred to this class: Patients are scheduled to attend this class within 1-2 weeks from the beginning of radiation. Patients may attend virtually from anywhere in the province.
If you cannot attend the in-person class, you can watch the same information here: Breast Health Class for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy.
Date: Mondays (except for statutory holidays)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
For More Information & Registration: Call (780) 432-8716 or toll free at 1 (833) 838-0202
Facilitated by: Members of the Rehabilitation Medicine Team
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Breast health; Radiation therapy; Exercise; Education; Side effects |
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Class
This class offers education on CIPN, risks for developing CIPN symptoms and methods to reduce those risks including exercise. During the class, participants are offered a screening assessment of the impact of their CIPN symptoms. Screening is completed to help identify those patients who may benefit from a 1:1 assessment and/ or treatments by a Physiotherapist and/ or an Occupational Therapist.
Dates 2022: March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28, December 19
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Format: Virtual - Zoom Group
For More Information & Registration: Call (780) 432-8716 or toll free at 1 (833) 838-0202
Class cancellation guidelines: If there are 2 people or less registered 48 hours before the class, the class will be cancelled. You will be contacted and invited to attend on another date.
Facilitated by: Members of the Rehabilitation Team
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CIPN; Symptoms; Pain; Peripheral; neuropathy; chemotherapy |
Cancer-Related Fatigue: "Energize"
This class offers patients ways, information and strategies to manage cancer-related fatigue.
Topics covered include:
- How to fuel your body with proper nutrition
- Ways to continue participation in day to day activities when fatigued
- The importance of movement and exercise when managing fatigue
Dates 2022: March 10, May 12, July 14, September 18, November 10
Time: 10:30am-11:45am
For More Information & Registration: Call (780) 432-8716 or toll free 1 (833) 838-0202
Class cancellation guidelines: If there are 2 people or less registered 48 hours before the class, the class will be cancelled. You will be contacted and invited to attend on another date.
Facilitated by: A Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist and a Registered Dietitian
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Fatigue; Tired; Sleepy; Worn out; Weak; Exhaustion; Energy conservation |
Preparing for Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
In this class presentation on Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy, a nurse from Cancer Care Alberta will talk about what Chemotherapy and Targeted therapy is, how to prepare for appointments, give you an idea of what to expect, describe side effects and how you can manage them and where to find supports and resources.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 41 minutes
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Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment Class
In this class presentation, you will learn about what checkpoint inhibitor treatment is, how to prepare for appointments, what to expect, side effects and how you can manage them, and a few other things that can help you during treatment.
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Format: Recorded session
Time: 41 minutes
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Chemotherapy; Targeted therapy; preparing for treatment; Systemic treatment; systemic therapy |
Preparing for Immunotherapy
In this class presentation, you will learn about Immunotherapy, how to prepare for appointments, what to expect, side effects and how you can manage them, and a few other things that can help you during treatment.
Chapters: Need to Know: 1:47 - Immunotherapy: 5:42 - Side Effects: 14:47
Format: Recorded session
Time: 32 minutes
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Immunotherapy; checkpoint inhibitors; systemic treatment; systemic therapy |
Preparing for Radiation Treatment
In this class presentation on Radiation Treatment, a radiation therapist and nurse from Cancer Care Alberta will talk about what Radiation Treatment is, what radiation treatments are like, how together we keep you safe and resources available to help you through treatment.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 34 minutes
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Radiation treatment; radiation therapy |
Endocrine Treatment in Breast Cancer
This short video talks about endocrine treatment for breast cancer and how it works. Learn about the different types of endocrine treatment, and how to take them. There is also some information about the possible side effects and how to manage them, along with information on natural health products and breast cancer.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 20 minutes
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Hormone treatment; tamoxifen; AI; aromatase inhibitor; cancer medications |
Living Your Best During the Pandemic with Advanced, Metastatic, Chronic or Non-curable Cancer Speaker Series
Offered by Wellspring and Cancer Care Alberta.
This free speaker series is open to people living with cancer, their family and friends. Each session brings the chance to learn about a different aspect of living your best with cancer and ask questions of the speaker.
Date: Held every other month (January, March, etc.)
Register online or call 1-866-682-3135
Miss a session? Watch any of the recorded presentations on the Wellspring Calgary YouTube channel.
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Wellspring
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Advanced cancer; Speaker series |
Indigenous Cancer Sharing Circle
Offered by Wellspring and Cancer Care Alberta. You can join this session online or by phone.
Join Indigenous patients and caregivers living with cancer across Alberta. The sharing circle is co-led by an Elder and welcomes all Nations to join in a safe space.
- Connect with others, share experiences, stories and hope
- Support each other within a community of people who understand
No one has to face cancer alone.
Date: The first Monday of every month
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Register online or call 1-866-682-3135
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First Nation; Metis; Inuit |
QuitCore Tobacco Cessation Cancer Support Group
Did you know that continued tobacco use adversely affects cancer treatment outcomes? Did you know there is a free program available to offer tools, strategies and support to quit and reduce?
For patients with cancer, Virtual QuitCore is a FREE group support program that provides Albertans (18+) with the tools and strategies they need to quit/reduce smoking commercial tobacco or other forms of tobacco. The program consists of a set of six 90-minute online virtual sessions guided by trained facilitators. Join a group online using Zoom a secure web based video conferencing platform through your smartphone, tablet or computer to share your stories, learn new coping strategies and celebrate milestones together.
Date: Set of 6 sessions, November 18-December 23, 2021
Time: 90 minutes each session
For More Information & Registration: Contact the AlbertaQuits Helpline at 1-866-710-7848. To check dates, days and times of upcoming QuitCore groups visit the Support Groups page.
Facilitated by: Tobacco Reduction Program
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Smoking; quitting; AlbertaQuits |
Nutrition in Breast Cancer
This online group class is available for patients of the Cross Cancer Institute. The class will discuss diet guidelines for breast cancer during and after treatment. Common nutrition questions and myths will be addressed.
Date: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month:
- Mar 2 and 16
- Apr 6 and 20
- May 4 and 18
- Jun 1 and 15
- Jul 6 and 20
- Aug 3 and 17
- Sep 7 and 21
- Oct 5 and 19
- Nov 2 and 17
- Dec 7 and 21
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Facilitated by: Cancer Care Alberta Dietitians
For More Information & Registration: 780-391-7690
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nutrition; breast cancer; support; nutrition; eathing; healthy; weight; diet; food; dietitian; dietician |
Nutrition for Stem Cell Transplant
In this class presentation on Nutrition for Stem Cell Transplant, a dietitian from Cancer Care Alberta will talk about food safety during stem cell transplant, describe the foods you need to avoid, what your nutrition goals are, and where to find reliable nutrition information.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 11 minutes
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sct; bmt; Support; Nutrition; Eating; Healthy; Weight; Diet; Food; Dietitian; Dietician |
Exercise for Your Life: How Physical Activity May Help
Offered by the University of Calgary.
This class is led by an Exercise Specialist. Find out how exercise helps your body during cancer treatment, learn how to start or improve an activity program and what types of physical activities will help you most. No physical activity is performed.
Format: Same session on each date.
Dates 2021: December 1, 2021
Dates 2022: April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Tom Baker Cancer Centre Main Floor - Auditorium
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/99564006026
Passcode: Exercise
Meeting ID: 995 6400 6026
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Exercise; physical activity; wellness; health; fitness |
Late & Long-term Effects
In this 2019 recording Dr. Dean Ruether (Oncologist) and Dr. Laura Labelle (Psychologist) talk about some of the side effects people experience after cancer treatment and things that can help if these side effects occur. They also talk about a few key things people can do to strengthen their health and reduce the chances of cancer recurrence in the future.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 31 minutes
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Feeling the Way Forward: How Emotions Can Help Guide us Toward our Most Purposeful Life
In this 2019 recording Dana Male, a Registered Psychologist, talks about how our feelings can give us deeper understanding and help us choose constructive actions to live our best lives with and beyond cancer. She explores some of the more common emotions people experience after cancer treatment and what they might be telling us.
Format: Recorded session
Time: 40 minutes
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Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL)
Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well is a 5-year Canada-wide project, funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), and the Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF). This project will increase the accessibility of exercise programs for rural and remote cancer survivors, empowering them to move more and thus achieve the many benefits that being physically active provides. EXCEL is offering exercise programs to cancer survivors who live in smaller, rural and remote communities across the province. If you do not live near one of the cities where the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) program is offered, you may be eligible for EXCEL.
Contact Information: 403-210-8482 and wellnesslab@ucalgary.ca
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Exercise; wellness; physical activity; fitness; movement; health; wellbeing; EXCEL; Alberta Cancer Exercise; rural; remote; ACE; survivor; survivorship |
The Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) Program: An Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors
The Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) is a FREE, 12-week community-based exercise program designed specifically for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, with circuit-style classes twice per week at various locations across Alberta. This program is designed to enhance your quality of life, helping you take back control over your health in cancer survivorship. Please Note: Programs are currently being run online. In-person offerings will be available in the near future.
Contact Information:
Edmonton - North (Grande Prairie and Red Deer): 780-492-6007
Calgary - South (Lethbridge): 403-210-8482
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Exercise; wellness; physical activity; fitness; movement; health; wellbeing; ACE; Alberta Cancer Exercise; survivorship; cancer survivor |
Understanding Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a build-up of lymph fluid which causes swelling in a part of the body. It often affects the arms or legs, but can affect any body part. This interactive presentation reviews various topics on lymphedema. You can choose to review a variety of topics listed in the table of contents:
- What is lymphedema? What can cause It?
- Symptoms of lymphedema
- Risk reduction practices to help lower your chance of developing lymphedema
- Lymphedema treatment
- Common questions for people with lymphedema
- Common questions for people at risk for lymphedema
- Rehabilitation Oncology Clinic Information to help with cancer-related lymphedema management
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Swelling; cancer; lymphedema; breast cancer; lymph fluid; lymph nodes; lymph system; arm; leg; head; neck; trunk; lymphatic system |