The Growing Online Community of Survivors!

Here people affected by cancer or family and friends of those with cancer, can hear from others with similar experiences and connect with leaders in the fight for cancer survivorship. Here we can share information and learn from each other. Here we can find ways to make things better for Eastern Ontario’s cancer community.
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Team aims to give all those affected by cancer a VOICE. Through our blogger tool, we hope to connect with you – to find out what concerns you most. Be assured that we will do everything we can to make sure that your issues are addressed.

Above all the Cancer Foundation is the voice for cancer survivorship in our community. I invite you to be part of the growing conversation by engaging in our blog and visiting our new website often. www.ottawacancer.ca. This is an online community for cancer survivors, and their network of family and friends. On our website you can get the latest information on health news headlines, find out about the latest programs available through Wellspring Ottawa and hear stories from cancer survivors.

We welcome your feedback and want to hear from you.

Sunday's Annual Cancer Foundation Telethon

The unfortunate truth is that the majority of us have been touched by cancer. At the Cancer Foundation we hear stories each and every day on how cancer is impacting local residents, their families and friends and co-workers. I am proud to tell you that the Cancer Foundation is the only local charitable organization dedicated exclusively to fundraising for cancer care in our community.
Here in our region… 1 in 3 people in our community will receive a cancer diagnosis. The reality is, that number is expected to increase to 1 in 2 this year. Here in Eastern Ontario – our survivorship ratio is currently 61%.
In 2008, there were more than 5,900 new cancer cases in Eastern Ontario.
Within one generation, the odds can be different. We can control cancer, cut the incidence of cancer and the rate of cancer deaths by as much as half because we know how to prevent, find and treat cancer.
In Ontario, less than 30% of survivors have access to cancer services and wait times are long for both diagnosis and treatment.
Together, we are working to ensure local residents have the best possible cancer care close to home.
Please join me in supporting this Sunday’s Cancer Foundation Telethon.

So you have made it… you are ready to move beyond treatment… what now?

Both my parents are cancer survivors. I celebrate this every day of my life. But, but… how does one get beyond the big “C” experience?

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is determined to help people live with cancer. Our aim is to help all those who have experienced this disease thrive. This is why we are launching a new program: Cancer Transitions. It is an educational and support program that empowers survivors.

Do you think post-treatment care is important? If so, what do you think would be most helpful?

Linda

Cancer is about more than the tumour that is growing inside!

OK, so now you have cancer or your loved one has cancer. Our health care system is not perfect but we all know that sooner or later we will be in good hands. Someone will do their very best to stop the growth inside. But who will help us live with this scary diagnosis? Who will be there to help us cope? Who will help us live with cancer?

Wellspring Ottawa is the answer to these questions. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is working hard to raise funds that will make this a reality. Wellspring will provide all of us, accessible, fee-less ways of dealing with the challenges of cancer—at all levels: physical, emotional, psychological, practical….

We are still in the developmental stages of this amazing endeavour and would love to hear from you. What do you need to live with cancer?

Anyone can and everyone should be involved in the fight for cancer survivorship

TEAM: Togther Everyone Achieves More. This is the mentra by which we live at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Our challenge is making it a reality.

How can we break down barriers and nurture a truly cooperative approach to cancer care? How do we bring people together in the fight for cancer survivorship?

Knowing that the most pressing need is to garner resources that will reduce wait times, help bring care close to home, increase access to new therapies and support people living with cancer, how can we work together to raise more funds?

Linda

Every day, 16 people in our community will hear the words, "you have cancer."

Did you know that the World Health Organization has determined that, if we applied the knowledge that we currently have, we could reduce the instances of cancer by 50% and we could cut the mortality rates in half - all within the next generation.

I have never in my life been inspired by statistics, but this declaration gives me hope and calls me to action. Let's work together to make this a reality in Eastern Ontario.

What do you think the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation should or could do to help?

Linda

Welcome to our new online Cancer Community

Here people affected by cancer or family and friends of those with cancer, can hear from others with similar experiences and connect with leaders in the fight for cancer survivorship. Here we can share information and learn from each other. Here we can find ways to make things better for Eastern Ontario’s cancer community.

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Team aims to give all those affected by cancer a VOICE. Through this new blog we hope to connect with you – to find out what concerns you most. Be assured that we will do everything we can to make sure that your issues are addressed.

This is a new venture for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. It would be great to hear what you think.

Linda