BRCA related resurces
From:
CV Admin
Date:
Nov 12, 2009 02:35 PM
The following is a list of resource provided by Willow following a chat hosted on CaringVoices.ca on BRCA
BRCA RELATED RESOURCES
1. Willow’s Resource Lists
Looking for books or online resources on a particular topic? Willow Breast Cancer Support provides a number of resource information lists that identify books, websites and online community support on a specific topic such as
1) Metastatic Breast Cancer
2) BRCA 1/2
3) Young Women
2. Willow’s Publications
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (also available in French)
Provides information about metastatic breast cancer, including treatment options and practical suggestions to address the challenges that patients often face
3. Willow’s Library
Willow’s health librarian can research your specific question(s) and send you a tailored information package free-of-charge, either by email or by post.
4. Toll-free Helpline
Call Willow to speak with someone who has had breast cancer herself and understands how you feel. A skilled peer-support volunteer can offer emotional support and answers your questions specific to your high risk or breast cancer diagnosis.
Please send your information request to info@willow.org or call us toll-free at
1-888-778-3100
5. Young Women with Breast Cancer Peer Navigation and Support
Share your concerns and get support from another young woman who has faced a similar experience.
Call 416 530-4654 or email info@ywbc.ca
Please send your information request to info@willow.org or call us toll-free at
1-888-778-3100
BRCA RELATED RESOURCES
1. Willow’s Resource Lists
Looking for books or online resources on a particular topic? Willow Breast Cancer Support provides a number of resource information lists that identify books, websites and online community support on a specific topic such as
1) Metastatic Breast Cancer
2) BRCA 1/2
3) Young Women
2. Willow’s Publications
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (also available in French)
Provides information about metastatic breast cancer, including treatment options and practical suggestions to address the challenges that patients often face
3. Willow’s Library
Willow’s health librarian can research your specific question(s) and send you a tailored information package free-of-charge, either by email or by post.
4. Toll-free Helpline
Call Willow to speak with someone who has had breast cancer herself and understands how you feel. A skilled peer-support volunteer can offer emotional support and answers your questions specific to your high risk or breast cancer diagnosis.
Please send your information request to info@willow.org or call us toll-free at
1-888-778-3100
5. Young Women with Breast Cancer Peer Navigation and Support
Share your concerns and get support from another young woman who has faced a similar experience.
Call 416 530-4654 or email info@ywbc.ca
Please send your information request to info@willow.org or call us toll-free at
1-888-778-3100
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From:
Sara Urowitz
Date:
Nov 16, 2009 04:48 PM
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Ask questions, hear from the experts.
November 22, 2009@10 am
The Royal Ontario Museum
Following a screening of the film “In the Family”
Willow will co-present a Speaker Panel entitled
"One Step at a Time: Facing Hereditary Breast Cancer"
Women with a BRCA positive gene mutation face many choices about how to manage their risk, from chemoprevention to prophylactic surgery. This expert panel will present the latest risk reducing options and provide a forum to discuss issues and answer questions.
PANELISTS:
Dr. Mitch Brown, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, WCH; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto
Dr. Andrea Eisen, Head of Preventative Oncology and Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Odette Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Joan Murphy, Head of Gynecologic Oncology, PMH ; Associate Professor, University of Toronto; J. Douglas Crashley Chair in Gynecologic Cancer Research
Sarah Wolf, BRCA 2 mutation carrier; Sexual Health Educator and Advocate
MODERATOR:
Natalie Witkin, Director Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Programs, Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada; BRCA 1/2 Support Group Facilitator; BRCA 1 mutation carrier and breast cancer survivor
This event is part of BREAST FEST, an annual film festival that explores the issues surrounding breast cancer.
Tickets: $10
Available at the door or online.
For the complete festival schedule and to buy tickets, visit:
www.breastfestfilmfestival.com
Ask questions, hear from the experts.
November 22, 2009@10 am
The Royal Ontario Museum
Following a screening of the film “In the Family”
Willow will co-present a Speaker Panel entitled
"One Step at a Time: Facing Hereditary Breast Cancer"
Women with a BRCA positive gene mutation face many choices about how to manage their risk, from chemoprevention to prophylactic surgery. This expert panel will present the latest risk reducing options and provide a forum to discuss issues and answer questions.
PANELISTS:
Dr. Mitch Brown, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, WCH; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto
Dr. Andrea Eisen, Head of Preventative Oncology and Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Odette Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Joan Murphy, Head of Gynecologic Oncology, PMH ; Associate Professor, University of Toronto; J. Douglas Crashley Chair in Gynecologic Cancer Research
Sarah Wolf, BRCA 2 mutation carrier; Sexual Health Educator and Advocate
MODERATOR:
Natalie Witkin, Director Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Programs, Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada; BRCA 1/2 Support Group Facilitator; BRCA 1 mutation carrier and breast cancer survivor
This event is part of BREAST FEST, an annual film festival that explores the issues surrounding breast cancer.
Tickets: $10
Available at the door or online.
For the complete festival schedule and to buy tickets, visit:
www.breastfestfilmfestival.com
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