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Healing Beyond the Body: Emotional Health After Cancer

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin


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Presentation Description:
Childhood cancer can be an intensely stressful experience that may have emotional effects even years after treatment. While cancer can enhance personal growth in some ways, it can also lead to emotional vulnerabilities later in life.   This session will explore common developmental challenges for survivors, highlight the relationship between emotional and physical health, and consider the different ways survivors make sense of their cancer experiences as they move into adulthood.

 

Speaker:
Christopher Recklitis, PhD, MPH
Director of Research and Support Services
 Perini Family Survivors’ Centre, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School, Boston

 

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors | Tagged emotional health, quality

Workshop A – Female Fertility: Your Questions Answered

Posted on January 15, 2014 by admin


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Presentation Description:
Fertility concerns are not unique to cancer survivors, but survivors often have exceptional circumstances that can affect fertility options. This workshop will answer your burning questions about female fertility, including options and next steps if you’re thinking of starting a family.

Speaker:
Ellen Greenblatt, MD, FRCSC
Medical Director, Centre for Fertility and Reproductive Health
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors | Tagged fertility, IVF, late effects, Oncofertility, ovarian failure, ovarian reserve

Workshop B – Male Fertility: Your Questions Answered

Posted on January 15, 2014 by admin


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Presentation Description:
Fertility concerns are not unique to cancer survivors, but survivors often have exceptional circumstances that can affect fertility options. This workshop will answer your burning questions about male fertility, including options and next steps if you’re thinking of starting a family.

Speaker:
Michael Neal, BSc. (Hons), MSc
Scientific Director
ONE Fertility, Burlington

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors | Tagged fertility, late effects, sexual function, sterility

Workshop C – ‘How did you get that scar?’… and other Socially Uncomfortable Moments of Being a Cancer Survivor

Posted on January 15, 2014 by admin


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Presentation Description: 
So you’ve survived childhood cancer and you have some of the cold hard facts from doctors about what may be next for your health. But what about those socially awkward conversations and situations you may encounter as a survivor that aren’t in the medical books? Lead by two childhood cancer survivors, this workshop explored those socially awkward, embarrassing, difficult and sometimes funny questions and conversations, from responding to “How’d you get that scar?” to telling a new dating partner about your unknown fertility status.

Speakers: 
Vanessa Pastoric, BHSc, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Grand River Hospital, Kitchener

Natalie Wilson, MA, CCLS                                                                                                                                                   Coordinator and Facilitator
Young Carers Program of Hospice Toronto

 

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors | Tagged body image, cancer, disclosure, relationships, self esteem, survivorship

Workshop E – A Leg Up: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Cognitive Challenges

Posted on January 14, 2014 by admin


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Presentation Description:
Many childhood cancer survivors struggle with cognitive challenges as a result of their diagnosis and/or treatment and assistive technologies may be able to help. This workshop provided an overview of new assistive devices/technologies available to cancer survivors that can aid and improve cognition; features to look for and how to get your hands on this technology; and complimentary learning strategies to help you reach your academic and career goals.  

Speaker:
Todd Cunningham, PhD, C. Psych (Supervised Practice)
Psychologist
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

 

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors | Tagged assistive technology, cancer survivor, cognitive challenges, late effects, memory, neurocognitive symptoms, survivorship

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