Cancer Learning Centre

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• Robin's Story - Patient-Centered Care Share

  Robin, from Kitchener-Waterloo, shares her experience with patient-centered care.

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• Colorectal Screening - Kevin's Story Share

  Kevin from Cambridge, Ontario shares his story about screening for colorectal cancer.

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• Patient and Family Advisory Council: Get Involved! Share

  Patient and Family Advisory Council within the Waterloo Wellington region share their experience of being involved on this Council, and encourage other patients and family members to do the same.

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• Care Closer to Home: Wendy's Story Share

  Wendy from Fergus shares her experience of care close to home.

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• Diagnostic Assessment to Surgery: Mary's Story Share

  Mary from Kitchener shares her experience of diagnostic assessment to surgery.

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• CareChart After Hours: Virtual Symptom Management Support Share

  To help make sure you get the care you need, at any time of day, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) has partnered with CareChart Digital Health and Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario). Through CareChart Digital health you can receive free after-hours help for managing cancer treatment-related symptoms over the phone and online.

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  1. Care Chart Digital Gr 2013 Pem Final (PDF File, 583.22 KB)
• How Hospice of Waterloo Region Can Help Share

  A variety programs and services are available to support clients and their caregivers/those supporting the client. Our services support a palliative approach to care and are person-centered, focusing on individual needs. Our supports are offered at no charge to clients and/or their caregivers through the generous support of funders and donors.

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  1. How Hospice Of Waterloo Region Can Help Ot 2019 Pem Final (PDF File, 182.3 KB)
• Nourish Program at Wellspring Share

  Eating healthy before, during and after cancer treatment can help you feel better, keep your body strong and better able to cope with side effects, and in some cases, may even lower your risk for recurrence.

  With centres across Canada, including a national online centre, Wellspring is the Canadian leader in support programming for anyone experiencing cancer, including caregivers and family members.

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  1. Nourish Nutrition Support Program Ot 17122021 Pem Final (PDF File, 124.04 KB)
• Bone Cancer - Understanding Your Diagnosis Share

  The information in this booklet can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about bone cancer. A better understanding may give you a feeling of control and help you work with your health care team to choose the best care for you.

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  1. Bone Cancer Understand Your Diagnosis Ot 2019 Pem Final (PDF File, 361.62 KB)
• Adult Brain Tumour Handbook Share

  Created by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. This booklet aims to give detailed and easy-to-read information about the disease, including brain tumour types, treatment options and what to expect after a diagnosis.

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  1. 1 Adult Patient Resource Handbook En 2019 (PDF File, 2.86 MB)
• Brain Cancer Pathfinder Share

  This is a 1 page handout with websites and resources for those with brain cancer. Created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.

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  1. Brain Cancer Pathfinder (PDF File, 250.87 KB)
• Brain Tumours - Understanding Your Diagnosis Share

  This pamphlet was created by the Canadian Cancer Society. The information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about primary malignant brain tumours (cancer that starts in the brain).

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  1. Brain Tumors Understanding Your Diagnosis Ot 2018 Pem Final (PDF File, 421.52 KB)
• Brain Tumour Caregiver Handbook Share

  A guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage. Created by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

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  1. Btfc Caregiver Resource E1 Nc (PDF File, 1.04 MB)
• Breast Cancer Pathfinder Share

  This 2 page handout has information about websites and resources for people with breast cancer. Created by the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program.

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  1. Breast Cancer Pathfinder (PDF File, 257.21 KB)
• Breast Cancer - Understanding Your Diagnosis Share

  Created by the Canadian Cancer Society. The information in this booklet can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about breast cancer. A better understanding may give you a feeling of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best care for you.

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  1. Breast Cancer Understanding Your Diagnosis Ot 2019 Pem Final (PDF File, 587.37 KB)