 Young Adult Cancer Canada has now opened registration for the 2012 Retreat Yourself program
Retreat Yourself is free to young adult patients and survivors who were diagnosed, and are currently, between the ages of 18 and 35ish. You are also able to bring one supporter who would benefit from hearing more about their cancer experience.
Retreat Yourself West:
Calgary, AB from May 3-7, 2012
Retreat Yourself East:
Cape Breton, NS from July 19-23, 2012
You can find more information regarding Retreat Yourself at www.youngadultcancer.ca
If you have any questions regarding Retreat Yourself or any of our programs, please do not hesitate to contact karine@youngadultcancer.ca.
| World Cancer Day is February 2, 2012 World Cancer Day is fast approaching this Saturday, 4 February 2012. It is the occassion to unite the world in the fight against the disease through raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying for change.
It is only by every person, organisation, and government, individually doing their part, that the world will be able to reduce the global cancer burden.
So get involved and do something this World Cancer Day - because Together it is possible! How can you get involved? Learn about breast health Learn about breast cancer screening in Canada Support those affected by breast cancer by donating to CBCN |
Understanding Hormonal Therapies Teleconference
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EST
Register now for this free teleconference on hormonal therapies provided by Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
During this teleconference, Minetta C. Liu, MD, will explore the different types of hormonal therapies, their side effects, and how you can lessen their impact on your quality of life. At this teleconference, you will: - Understand different types of hormonal therapies and how they reduce risk for recurrence in hormone-sensitive cancer
- Learn about how to prevent and lessen side effects, and how to talk about concerns with your care team
- Explore the emotional impact of hormonal therapy in the years following your breast cancer diagnosis
| The Healing and Cancer Foundation has 50 spaces open to women from Atlantic Canada who have been given a breast cancer diagnosis to attend an upcoming "Skills for Healing" breast cancer weekend retreat.
For more information visit www.healingandcancer.org/breastcancerretreat and view attached poster. Please forward this email to employees, support groups and for those interested.You can also print this poster for your workplace and employees.
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