email: support@cbcf.org
For your immediate questions - anything you need answered regarding breast cancer.
FREE Support Programs offered: Aromatherapy Massage, Art Workshops,Coping Strategy Workshops, Music Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Restorative Yoga, Resistance Circuit Training Exercise Program, “Shared Experience” Outreach Program Socials,Therapeutic Touch
The Camisole Project is a non-profit organization, founded by BodyMed Boutique's Barb Daize, that provides a FREE post-surgical camisole and Because.We.Care.Package to every woman who is having Breast Cancer Surgery at hospitals in the GTA including but not limited to Mississauga, Oakville , Burlington, Milton, Hamilton, and the Niagara Region. The Package includes: a post-surgical camisole that will make the days following surgery so much more comfortable with drains, a heart shaped pillow for under your arm that will help with the discomfort of a lymph node surgery, a journal and pen for you to use for taking notes at doctor’s appointments, and to write down important things you don’t want to forget, baby wipes to use after surgery when bathing or showering isn’t recommended but you still want a quick freshen up! A pair of cozy socks while you sit and wait for surgery or tests, or just want to relax. A pack of Kleenex – no explanation required xo, and last but not least, an all natural lip balm and calming body butter to give you a lift – it smells and feels so nice! Visit BodyMed Boutique in Burlington to pick up your package.
Located in Hamilton - Wellwood is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides information, programs and peer support to people who have received a diagnosis of cancer, loved ones, caregivers and healthcare providers.
FREE Support Programs offered: Breast Cancer Support Group: The First Two Years, Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi
Located in Oakville - Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House is a beautiful, warm and welcoming facility that offers a variety of supportive care programs, at no cost, for cancer patients and their families. Located in the heart of Oakville, this Centre is part of a network of Wellspring centres that provide emotional, psychological, restorative and educational support programs and services.
Free Support Programs offered: Breast Cancer Support Group, Look Good, Feel Better for those receiving chemotherapy or radiation, Healing Journey, Nourish: Breast Cancer and Healthy Eating, Advanced Cancer Support Group, Peer Support, Reiki, Returning to Work Speaker Series: Sexuality and Cancer (Women Only), Therapeutic Touch, Yoga for Cancer Recovery, Yoga for Symptom Management
Young Women Facing Cancer
ReThink Breast Cancer - Young Women
Rethink offers age-appropriate support and resources for young women with breast cancer to make their journey a little bit easier. They have a fantastic blog called Cancer Fabulous Diaries that is very helpful and relevant.Fertile Future.ca
Fertile Future is a Canadian national non-profit organization that provides fertility preservation information and support services to cancer patients and oncology professionals. Each year, an estimated 10,000 young Canadians face a cancer diagnosis. Approximately 8,000 of them will win this battle. Without knowing the importance of fertility preservation prior to their treatment, many are left infertile with few options. Fertile Future aspires to change this reality for cancer patients. Our mission is to inform, educate and support cancer patients who are facing fertility-risking medical treatment, and oncology professionals who are providing this care.
There are also many other programs offered from each of these providers, so take some time to explore their websites to discover what they have available and can offer you.
Canadian Cancer Society - Halton Community Office
Located in Oakville, they provide a support matching program, outreach information and transportation to treatment. Follow link for contact information.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is Canada's leading patient-directed organization of individuals concerned about breast cancer. CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through education, advocacy activities, and the promotion of information sharing. The have recently added MedSearch to their website. The purpose of the metastatic breast cancer drug navigation tool is to help patients and caregivers easily find information about what metastatic breast cancer drugs are publicly funded in each province and territory across Canada, including their status within the drug approval process.FacingCancer.ca
For everything ELSE you are going through with cancer. An online community where women with cancer and their supporters can gather experience on their cancer journey.
HAIR LOSS in Women.org
Hair loss is a very common, and troubling, side effect of cancer treatment. HLW is dedicated to educating and supporting women suffering from hair loss from a number of causes including, cancer and chemo therapy. For further information and support, visit their website.
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For reliable Breast, Breast Cancer and Breast Surgery Information these sites are recommended by trusted medical professionals:
BREAST360.ORG - is an informative site written by surgeons, just for the patients, covering topics of Benign Breast Issues, Breast Imaging and Diagnosis, Risk, Prevention and Genetics, , Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer
