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Workshop C – Common Workplace Issues: Tools and Strategies

Posted on November 26, 2015 by admin

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Presentation description:
Working from “Rethinking Disability in the Private Sector,” a Government of Canada Report from the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, this workshop explored the reasons why qualified people with disabilities are good employment prospects. Myths surrounding hiring people with disabilities are discounted. The pros and cons of disclosing disability status are discussed, as well as types of accommodations and what the employee can take responsibility for in the accommodation process.

Speaker:
Lori Turner-Otte, BA, RRP
SAVTI Counsellor
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO); London Health Sciences Centre

Workshop E – Genetic Testing for Cancer Survivors: Who and When

Posted on November 26, 2015 by admin

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Presentation description:
Genetics and genes are two words that we hear all the time in the news, especially when there are new discoveries in cancer. What do these words really mean in relation to cancer? And what do these words mean for survivors of childhood cancer? Workshop participants discussed some common genetic predisposition syndromes and what we can do to determine is a family has a genetic predisposition to cancer. Participants also discussed the pros and cons to having testing done for some of these conditions and discuss how some of these genetic tests are done.

Speaker:
Nikki Parkinson, MSc, CGC
Genetic Counsellor, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics;
Coordinator, Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Division of Molecular Genetics, DPLM
The Hospital for Sick Children
Lecturer, Department of Molecular Genetics
University of Toronto

2013 POGO/Ooch Survivor Conference

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

In October 2013, POGO partnered with Camp Oochigeas to host the second childhood cancer survivor conference. Over 90 survivors of childhood cancer from across the province and Canada attended the two-day event. The educational sessions addressed topics including: screening and prevention, emotional health, sex and relationships after cancer and fertility, among others.

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Videos of all of the presentations from the Survivor Conference that POGO has permission to post are available here, along with the accompanying presentation slides. As a starting point, check out this recap video from the weekend!

OOCH/POGO SURVIVOR CONFERENCE RECAP VIDEO:

NOTE: The content of each presentation captures the unedited information and opinions presented by the speaker. Please note that the information contained in the presentations was current at the time it was presented – there may be further information in subsequent literature. Listed speaker credentials were current at the time of presentation.

PLENARY SESSIONS

Screening and Prevention – Empowering through Education
Paul Nathan, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Healing Beyond the Body: Emotional Health After Cancer
Christopher J. Recklitis, PhD, MPH

WORKSHOPS

Female Fertility: Your Questions Answered
Ellen Greenblatt, MD, FRCSC

Male Fertility: Your Questions Answered
Mike Neal, BSc (Hons), MSc

“How did you get that scar?”… and other Socially Uncomfortable Moments of Being a Childhood Cancer Survivor
Natalie Wilson, MA, CCLS
Vanessa Pastoric, BHSc, CCLS

A Leg Up: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Cognitive Challenges
Todd Cunningham, Assistive Technologies Expert

Helping You Manage Your Health After Cancer
Carla Bennett, RN, BN

Screening and Prevention – Empowering through Education

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

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Presentation Description:
Do you show up at your screening appointments wondering why you’re even there? Or maybe you haven’t gone at all and are worried you missed the memo? Screening and prevention can be a tricky subject because there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ standard. This presentation provides an overview of exactly what screening is, why it’s important, who is at risk for what, and what you need to know to responsibly manage your health for years to come.

Speaker:
Paul Nathan, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Director, AfterCare Program
Hospital for Sick Children

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

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