Fear of a cancer recurrence is real, and it is a common reaction for people that have been diagnosed with and completed their cancer treatment.

This online educational support group will have weekly sessions based on a resource and activity handout. The sessions will include a review of situations where fear of cancer recurrence may occur.  Therefore, this group is best suited for survivors who are mentally prepared to face the fear and committed to make a change with the support of the group facilitator.  During the group, tools and techniques will be provided to participants to build their ability to cope with stress, address emotions and promote recovery.

The group start date is planned for Wednesday August 26, 2020 and the group will run for 8 weeks for approximately 90 minutes.

Please note your time zone:

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Mountain (including Saskatchewan)

12:00 AM to 1:30 PM Central 

1:00 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Atlantic

Please register if you are seeking support in this area and interested in connecting with other cancer patients with similar experiences.

This is an art-based support group for cancer patients and survivors with any diagnosis and stages. Group members will express themselves using different art techniques, including digital painting and photography. No art experience is necessary!  

The group start date is planned to start on Wednesday September 9 2020 and the group will run for 8 weeks for approximately 90 minutes.

Please note your time zone:

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mountain (including Saskatchewan)
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Central
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Atlantic
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM NDT (Newfoundland & Labrador)

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, we are all faced with new worries, on top of the stress and anxiety that normally comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. This online support group focuses on managing covid-19 specific anxieties and learning to tolerate uncertainty during these difficult times. The group will utilize specific tools and techniques to help participants learn to accept feelings, tolerate distress and move forward with grace despite not knowing what lies ahead.

There are a total of 8 weekly sessions and each session includes a specific skill-building topic based on a published manual. Weekly chapters will be delivered by email and participants can complete it at their own pace prior to each weekly session.

In addition, this support group will include a research component to evaluate the usefulness of a new artificial intelligence system (AI) built into this group. The AI will review texts posted during the session and help facilitators identify and respond to group members' emotional needs more effectively.

The group start date is planned for Tuesday, Sep 15 and will run for 8 weeks for approximately 90 minutes at the following times:

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Mountain (and Saskatchewan)

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Central

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Atlantic

Please register if you are seeking support in this area and interested in connecting with other cancer patients with similar experiences.