Dr. Linda Watson On Defining Survivorship
Surviving cancer means adjusting to a new normal. Here, Dr. Watson explores the definition of survivorship and explains its complexities
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Spring 2021: Exploring Survivorship
For many Albertans facing cancer, their journey doesn’t end when treatment does. Cancer survivors and thrivers require specific care and support to help them navigate their new normal, and the Alberta Cancer Foundation helps fund many of these essential resources.
A new column looks at cancer survivorship
Survivorship is a new area of evidence-based cancer expertise in Alberta. In this new regular column, Beyond Cancer, we tackle some of the issues in post-cancer care
Issues in Survivorship
In her new column Janine Giese-Davis introduces readers to the issues people face after a cancer diagnosis, especially after active treatment is over. “Although there are many resources and programs for people just diagnosed with cancer,” she says, “there are few for people transitioning to survivorship.” She heads a multi-disciplinary group called CancerBRIDGES that aims
Top 5 Myths of Survivorship
It’s a great thing to live through cancer and be able to tell about it. But survivorship comes with its own set of issues – financial, physical and emotional. Calgary’s psychosocial cancer researcher Janine Giese-Davis, PhD identifies some of the myths of survivorship. Think positive! Sure, positive thought may help health, but its healing power
Getting In The Mood
Cancer treatment can cause physical and emotional changes that affect how you feel about and approach intimacy in a relationship. Mandie Dening, a sexual health consultant in oncology, and Julie Munch, an occupational therapist and sexual health consultant, both for Alberta Health Services’ Oncology and Sexual, Intimacy and Survivorship (OASIS) program, share positive ways you can navigate intimacy with your partner.
Empowering Young Women Facing Breast Cancer
A new study led by Dr. May Lynn Quan addresses the specific challenges faced by breast cancer patients under 40 — and Kate Bilson, a breast cancer survivor, shares why she’s supporting this research
Reaching Remote Cancer Survivors
An Alberta-based study and exercise program ensures cancer survivors living in rural and remote locations across Canada can access supportive wellness programs
Personalized Cancer Care Plans Help Patients Get Through Treatment on Their Own Terms
Why tailored treatment plans give patients more options than ever before
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