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Resources
Canadian Breast Cancer Network A comprehensive site with information, support, advocacy, links and bulletin boards: www.cbcn.ca or call 1-800-685-8820 Intimacy After B.C. - a free, interactive day long workshop developed by Dr. Sally Kydd. This may be offered in your Province. Contact CBCN 1-800-685-8820. In PEI: Judy Donovan Whitty, Facilitator 902-569-3496 http://www.cbcn.ca Canadian Cancer Society Information about cancer, links to Cancer Information Service, resources for downloading. http://www.cancer.ca Atlantic Breast Cancer Network Information, online support, networking and activities related to breast cancer in the Atlantic region. http://www.abcn.ca Willow: Ontario Breast Cancer Support and Resource Centre Information on resources and links to many other breast cancer sites, in addition to training opportunities for a variety of rewarding volunteer positions including: Support Group Facilitator: start and sustain peer-led support groups; Community Out-Reach Volunteers: support women with breast cancer, one-to-one. Willow provides free personalized information packages, resources, and programs. Call 1-888-778-3100 http://www.willow.org Y-ME National Association for Breast Cancer Information and Support Inc. Information for patients, families, and friends in English and Spanish. http://www.y-me.org American Cancer Society A wide range of cancer information, a good search feature, links, and information on male breast cancer. http://www.cancer.org National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations A US based site with links to many other sites. http://www.nabco.org PEI Provincial Library System Order one of the books or videos related to breast cancer that have been donated by the Partnership. Pick it up at your nearest library. As well several resources for loan through Judy Donovan Whitty who attended the Conf. on Young Women and BC, Toronto, On in 2010. A DVD by young woman survivor Jonna Tamases entitled Jonna's Body, Please Hold - she also presented at the conference - excellent! A book by Marc Silver: Breast Cancer Husband: How to help your wife (and yourself) through diagnosis,treatment and beyond - he also gave an excellent presentation. For Sale on website: http://www.healingandcancer.org/booksanddvds & book stores; learn more: www.healing and Cancer.org A book by Dr. Rob Rutledge, Rad. oncologist, NS Cancer Ctr. entitled The Healing Circle; http://www.library.pe.ca Team Shan Community Project This site contains information about breast cancer and young women. Breast Cancer...not just a disease of older women; it is in memory of Shanna (Shan) Larsen who was only 24 when she lost her life to breast cancer.www.teamshan.ca or email: teamshan@gmail.com http://www.teamshan.ca Lesbians and Cancer An information hub for lesbians, bisexual women, partners, friends and families affected by cancer. http://www.lesbiansandcancer.com Rethink Breast Cancer A charity helping young people who are concerned about and affected by breast cancer through innovative breast cancer education, research and support programs. http://www.rethinkbreastcancer.com Young Survival Coalition Young Women United Against Breast Cancer. http://www.youngsurvival.org CBCF Atlantic A new initiative of CBCF Atlantic 2011 Check it out! www.doeverything.ca http://www.doeverything.ca World Conference on Breast Cancer The World Conference on Breast Cancer creates opportunities to examine issues in all their variety and complexity, giving equal voice to the breast cancer survivor, the clinician, the scientist, and the advocate. In this way, international knowledge is shared and enriched from a number of perspectives that broaden expertise, accelerate progress in confronting breast cancer, and deepen respect and sensitivity. The conference serves individuals with breast cancer, along with friends, family and the community that support them. Delegates from around the world benefit from interactive workshops, plenary and concurrent sessions, poster presentations, and much more. Transcending the Breast Cancer Experience: A Global Partnership hosted by Canada IN Canada every three years with next one in 2014 in Alberta. Scotiabank is the premier sponsor. http://www.wcbcf.ca International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations IFPMA: Clinical Trials Portal: an easy to use search engine, created by the research-based pharmaceutical industry.; find ongoing and completed trials of new medicines. http://www.ifpma.org/clinicaltrials Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia: BCANS Founded in 1994, BCANS is a survivor-driven grass roots organization composed mainly of volunteers. Governed by a Board of Directors under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia. BCANS members also represent the survivor community on boards and committees of other organizations and actively promote breast cancer related events, issues and activities. They are united in the desire to change the legacy of breast cancer through networking, support, education, and advocacy. The Resource Centre is open weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm with survivors to share confidential stories with, community resource listings, library holdings, education, social opportunities and more. A breast cancer survivor or thriver? BCANS believes that putting their passion into action to help others can be a healing experience. There are many volunteer and committee opportunities. 902-465-2685 or email: bcans@bcans.ca or www.bcans.ca or www.abcn.ca Mill Cove Plaza, 967 Bedford Highway, Suite 205, Bedford, NS B4A 1A9 http://www.bcans.ca Breast Cancer Network Nova Scotia (BCNNS) Representing Nova Scotia as part of a national group of networks, BCNNS is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Representatives from the 9 health districts in the province are actively involved. Currently, the group are creating an Adolescent Breast Health Initiative for Nova Scotia in partnership with CancerCare Manitoba. http://WWW.BCNNS.Ca |
