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Needs of the whole person

Needs of the whole person

Our mission

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Cancer in context

Cancer Statistics

In 2012:

On average, 3,585 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every week.

In Ontario:72,300 new cancer cases expected27,900 people will die as a result of having cancer

Source Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012

Who are people living with cancer?

Cancer is a disease that not only affects a person’sphysical well-being, but also their:

• emotional well-being

• spiritual well-being

• social well-being

Cancer is complex and people are complex…therefore people with cancer have complex, interrelated needs.

Who are people living with cancer?

Our term “people living with cancer” includes:

• people who have cancer

• people who have had cancer

• people who are profoundly affected by cancer

Cancer and treatment

• What is cancer?

• Treatment team

• Treatment options

• Side effects

Common side effects

• surgery – soreness, pain, discomfort

• chemotherapy – fatigue, hair loss, nausea

• radiation – fatigue, nausea, isolated hair loss

• emotional responses

Complementary and alternative therapies

• complementary – used in addition to conventional treatment

• alternative – used instead of conventional treatment

• examples …

Complementary and alternative therapies The Society:

• acknowledges there is an inadequate understanding of the effectiveness of unconventional therapies

• advocates & supports scientific research of these therapies

• supports person’s right to choose• encourages informed decision making• recommends consultation with medical team• provides info through the Cancer Information Service

(CIS)

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Services

Our mission

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

The Canadian Cancer Society:

• funds research on all types of cancer

• is a comprehensive and credible source of information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment

• provides support for people living with cancer, family members and friends

The Canadian Cancer Society can:

• provide people with the reliable information you need to understand cancer

• connect people with a survivor who knows what its like to live with cancer

• help people quit smoking

• provide transportation to people cancer-related appointments if people can’t get there on their own

• offer people opportunities to volunteer in their community

Guiding principles for the Society’scommunity services

• active involvement of clients in decision making

• open, non-judgmental, unhurried communication

• no medical advice

• involvement of family and friends

• confidentiality and privacy

• information and referral

Guiding principles for community services

• limitations to third-party referrals

• individual assessment

• use of appropriate Society forms

• information on clients, volunteers and services is the property of the Society

Information vs. Advice

Information• is objective and does not give an opinion

Advice• gives an opinion of what the individual should do

The workplace

The Canadian Cancer Society endeavors to provide a comfortable and safe setting for all (clients, volunteers, staff and general public).

Therefore the Society provides information to staff and volunteers on: •AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)•Workplace violence and harassment

Cancer control continuum

Information and Support

Cancer Information Service one

Transportation

www.cancer.ca

cancer.cacancer.ca

P Publications

Peer support

Community Services Locator

National CCS Page

Ontario Page

Support Services

Search for Services in your community

Community Services Locator

Community Services Locator

Online Community

Community services teams

• services delivered primarily by volunteers

• supported by staff at local unit and regional offices across Ontario

• community programs consultant

• peer support specialists

• the information specialists of the Cancer Information Service

Research and Commitment