Resources

• Rethink Breast Cancer - https://rethinkbreastcancer.com/ 

• The Centre for Health Innovation - https://thechi.ca/  (previously called The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC)

  • • Free services: Head start program for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, guided meditation for troubled times, gentle yoga, living with uncertainty support group

    • Other services (may be covered under your insurance plan) include: acupuncture, massage, reiki, naturopathic care, reflexology, physiotherapy, craniosacral therapy -  This place was a welcoming non-threatening environment that helped me so much. I am still a patient and can honestly say I have no idea what I would do without them. 

• Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a resource that focuses on the breast cancer experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Uncovered was created in collaboration with Michelle Audoin and developed in response to the significant underrepresentation of, and lack of support for BI&POC in the breast cancer community. The collection of stories and experiences is intended to help educate people, including healthcare providers, on the realities and needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour with breast cancer, so they are better equipped to support the people they care for.

Uncovered 2021: This year, we are honoured to launch an expanded version of the Uncovered resource that highlights the realities of BI&POC with breast cancer in navigating the Canadian healthcare system. These stories are told through the lenses and experiences of 8 people from diverse backgrounds, including Jamaican, Nigerian, Guyanese, Trinidadian, Bajan, Inuk, Indian and Filipino voices. Learn more and read their stories in the new resource here: rethinkbreastcancer.com/uncovered/ 

• Vibrant Yoga - https://www.vibrantyogi.ca/ALLACCESS - on demand or live gentle yoga classes with only women.  7 day free trial

• Young Adults Cancer Canada (YACC) - https://www.youngadultcancer.ca/ 

• Cottage Dreams Cancer Recovery - https://cottagedreams.causevox.com/ - Incredible free week's cottage rental to cancer patients. Operations currently on hold but pin this for the future! 

• Cleaning for a Reason - https://cleaningforareason.org/patients/ -2 complimentary housecleanings!

• First Descents https://firstdescents.org - take young adults in US and Canada on outdoor adventures 

• Hope Scarves https://hopescarves.org - request a scarf when you’re in treatment, donate back after you are done! 

• Do It For the Love https://www.doitforthelove.org  - For people living with incurable cancers - Request tickets to events

• Carolyn Smith, DOMP - ottawaholistic.janeapp.com

• Jennifer Spak, RMT, DOMP - specializes in fascial tissue dysfunctions at her clinic Livewell Myofascial Release. livewellmfr.com - very helpful to address long-standing stiffness and pain post radiation treatment. 

• Beth Hoag, Physiotherapist - http://www.bethhoagphysio.ca/ - has helped many OMGers with Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema Therapy, and Pelvic Health.  Members have instantly comfortable and at ease with her care.

• Sara Quiring, Physiotherapist - https://www.hwphysio.ca/lymphedema-therapy has helped individuals with cording issues. 

• Rethink Real Talk: Ask A Pelvic Floor Expert - youtube video

• Jennifer Turner, Centre for Health Innovation - https://thechi.ca/ - for support group and ongoing cancer care

• Andrea Fessey - https://massagetherapyrmt.com/kanata/andrea-feesey/

• Janet Penny - https://janetpennyrmt.ca/ - Experienced massage therapist specializing in cancer care.