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Exercise and Life After Cancer
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This factsheet is for children, teens, and young adults who have been affected by a blood cancer, as well as their families. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during and after treatment.
Mental health and wellness
Cancer-Related Distress
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In this animated video, the character talks about the emotional and psychological impact of the diagnosis on himself and his family, as well as the importance of talking to those around him and to health professionals to find solutions.
Mental health and wellness
Grieving a Former Reality with C. Elizabeth Dougherty
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C. Elizabeth Dougherty is a Social Worker and Educator. In this podcast, she helps us understand the different types of grief, explains how we can manage the grief that the current pandemic is causing us all to experience, as well as strategies for adapting to all the changes…
Mental health and wellness
Eating Healthy During a Pandemic
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Registered Holistic Nutritionist Tara K. Antle discusses how a combination of proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and maintaining a positive attitude are achievable means for Canadians to enhance their health and well-being during times of isolation and social-…
Mental health and wellness
Being active after cancer
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This factsheet is for people who have completed their cancer treatment. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle after treatment. It is also meant to support people’s autonomy, especially if they do not have access to a fitness professional specializing in cancer
Mental health and wellness
Journaling and Mindfulness
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Journaling may have benefits for you no matter where you are in your cancer experience. The practice can help manage stress, help you solve problems more effectively, and help you get to know yourself better. Rachel is a Hatha yoga instructor and wellness coach.
Mental health and wellness
Cancer Related Distress
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Margo Kennedy is an oncology social worker at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto Ontario. "Our cancer care systems pay a great deal of attention to the physical health aspects of treatment and recovery, we don't always do as well attending to the emotional…
Mental health and wellness
Adapting to the new normal
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Watch this animated video for tools on how to adjust to your new normal after blood cancer.
Mental health and wellness, Healthcare management
When Cancer Takes an Emotional Toll on You
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A blood cancer diagnosis may unexpectedly pause some of your life goals and cause you a great deal of worry. As you navigate cancer treatment, it’s important to look after your mental health. Treatment for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has…
Mental health and wellness
Managing How You Look and Feel During and After Cancer Treatment
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Sometimes the best medicine doesn't always come in a bottle. Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) knows this and is dedicated to helping women with cancer feel like themselves again. Learn some tips and techniques to take care of yourself and feel empowered.
Mental health and wellness