| Newly Diagnosed Breast
Cancer Support Group |
The Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group
will meet on Mondays from January 7th to February 3rd 2008, at 12:30pm
to 2:30pm. Call Hearth Place at 905 579-4833 for registration or
information.
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Alumni Breast Cancer Support
Group |
Every other Wednesday 7:00- 8:30pm This is a peer support group for women post
treatment or past the first year after diagnosis and living with breast
cancer. |
| Healing
Kids' Hearts |
This Childrens' Grief Group will
be held again in the fall, for children aged from 5 to 13, after a loved one has died due to
cancer. The facilitator and volunteers will interact with the children,
encouraging them to ask questions and express how they are feeling
through play and discussion. The program can validate their feelings,
enhance coping skills and leave children with feelings of importance and
inclusion. Please call Hearth Place to add any names to the
waiting list. |
| Kid's
Connection |
An 8 week program beginning on Thursday
evenings beginning Thursday April 1st to May 22nd from 6:00 to 7:00pm
for children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer. This group will
encourage children to express how they are feeling through play and
discussion. Children will receive validation of their feelings, coping
skills, and feelings of inclusion. |
| Lung
Cancer Support Group |
Please call for one-on-one counseling which
is available by appointment.
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Lymphoma And Blood Related Cancers
Support Group
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A professionally led
group for patients with Lymphoma or blood related cancers such as
Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma. 2nd Thursday & 4th
Wednesday each month
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Lymphedema Support Group |
Monthly Drop-In Lymphedema support group.
Held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00 TO 9:00pm
beginning on March 20th. Please let us know if you plan to attend. |
Metastatic
Cancer Support Group
|
A professionally led support group for patients dealing with a spread of their cancer to other organs.
Meets Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm. |
| One on One Peer Support |
Available by appointment |
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Patient and Family
Radiation Education |
Not available at this time. |
|
Colon Cancer Support Group |
This is a professionally facilitated group
that meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 6:45 to 8:45pm Please call for one-on-one counseling which
is available by appointment
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Gynaecologic Cancer Support Group |
This is a professionally facilitated drop-in
support group for all types of Gynaecological cancers such as uterine,
cervical and ovarian. It meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 6:30 to
8:00pm |
| US TOO!
Prostate Cancer Support Group (Durham Region) |
US TOO! Is a volunteer organization providing
prostate cancer information and support to men and their families across
Durham. Support group meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the
month at the French Canadian Club, 707 Simcoe St. S in Oshawa. Meetings
start at 7 p.m. and usually end before 9 p.m. There are no meetings
scheduled in July or August. Our guest on Wednesday, June 4th will be Dr Thomas Morton, Urologist,
Lakeridge Health; the topic is yet to be determined.
For more information about the meetings or if you wish to talk to
someone about your own situation, please call Graham Lockey at 905
438-9593
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| Lesbian
and Partners Cancer Support Group |
Beginning in September 2008. Please
telephone us to indicate your interest in attending this group, which
will provide members of the lesbian community and their partners with an
opportunity to share in a discussion about cancer and its challenges.
You will be welcomed into a safe, non-judgmental and confidential
setting to share stories and learn how to cope with isolation and other
challenges you may face. This group will be led by trained peer
facilitators. |
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Special Events |
| Camp Quality Puppet Program |
check the online site at
www.campquality.com |
|
Lifestyle Factors and Their Impact on Survival after a Diagnosis of
Breast cancer |
Presented by Dr Neera Jayabalan MD. FRCPC. Medical
Oncologist RSMclaughlin Durham Region Cancer Centre.
Monday May 26th from 7:00 to 8:30pm Please register early as
seating is limited.
This evening is supported by an unrestricted education grant from
Pfizer Oncology
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Skills For Healing |
Cancer Retreat Weekend. Friday June 13th 6:00pm -
9:00pm (registration begins at 5:30). Saturday June 14th 9:00am to
5:00pm (lunch will be provided)
Sunday June 15th 9:00am to 3:00pm (lunch provided) This weekend
retreat for cancer patients and caregivers is provided by Dr. Bob
Rutledge Rad Onc. at Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, and by Tim
Walker, Psychotherapist from Halifax. In the comfort of a safe,
group therapeutic setting , participants will learn about complete
cancer care, nutrition and experience stress reduction, mindfulness
meditation, thought reframing and managing fears during the cancer
experience. Limited to 35 participants your commitment to attend the
retreat is required. The workshop is free. A $40.00 deposit will
secure the registration, and will be returned at the end of the
weekend. Please call (905) 579-4833 or e-mail
andrea@hearthplace.org
for more information or to register.
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