cancer - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:08:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 A Space for Young People Living with Terminal Illness https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/04/a-space-for-young-people-living-with-terminal-illness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-space-for-young-people-living-with-terminal-illness Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:30:01 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16505 A new website, livingoutloud.life, provides a safe and welcoming space for terminally ill teens and young adults and their families to connect, share stories, support each other, find resources and more.  Learn more about this initiative of the Canadian Virtual Hospice in the following article care of CBC News. CBC News:  ‘My entire life has flipped’: […]

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]]> Living with Cancer: OT Can Help https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2018/04/living-with-cancer-ot-can-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-with-cancer-ot-can-help Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:30:27 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=15466 Cancer and cancer treatment can lead to changes in how we do our daily activities due to physical, cognitive or emotional changes resulting from the diagnosis, resulting surgery, medications, chemo and radiation. For a cancer patient sometimes just doing daily activities leaves little energy for leisure, social, or work-related tasks.  Common side effects of cancer […]

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]]> Living with Cancer and the Role of OT https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/living-with-cancer-and-the-role-of-ot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-with-cancer-and-the-role-of-ot Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:00:35 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13640 Cancer and cancer treatment can lead to changes in how we do our daily activities due to physical, cognitive or emotional changes resulting from the diagnosis, resulting surgery, medications, chemo and radiation. For a cancer patient sometimes just doing daily activities leaves little energy for leisure, social, or work-related tasks.  Common side effects of cancer […]

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]]> Can Your Diet Help Prevent Cancer? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/can-your-diet-help-prevent-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-your-diet-help-prevent-cancer Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:00:03 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13574 The old adage “you are what you eat” is becoming more prevalent in today’s health conscious society.  There is an importance in selecting the proper foods to fight off disease and nourish our bodies to optimum health.  In honour of Cancer Month we’ve decided to share with you some of the top cancer fighting foods that you […]

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]]> OT and Chemo Brain https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2017/04/ot-and-chemo-brain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ot-and-chemo-brain Thu, 06 Apr 2017 11:00:49 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=13530 Chemotherapy is a very common treatment for many types of cancers.  Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells in the body.  When going through chemotherapy many negative side effects often occur, including what is referred to as “chemo fog, “ or “chemo brain.”  This particular side effect refers to problems that can arise with respect […]

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]]> Cancer and Nutrition https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/04/cancer-and-nutrition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancer-and-nutrition Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:00:35 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10459 April is cancer month and we wanted to provide you with some guidance on eating well when you have cancer.  Due to treatments and the disease itself, appetite can become an issue.  However, ensuring those living with cancer maintain proper nutrition is extremely important.  The following guide from the Canadian Cancer Society provides you with […]

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]]> Occupational Therapy and Cancer Recovery https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/04/occupational-therapy-and-cancer-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=occupational-therapy-and-cancer-recovery Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:00:07 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10345 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was required to have a mastectomy.  Feeling helpless but wanting to support her, I sent her a list of the things we could do together pre-surgery.  This included anything from loading up an iPod with her favorite […]

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]]> Have You Got The “Lady Balls” To Stand Up To Cancer? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/02/have-you-got-the-lady-balls-to-stand-up-to-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=have-you-got-the-lady-balls-to-stand-up-to-cancer Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:00:29 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10057 A fantastic new campaign by Ovarian Cancer Canada asks if you have the “lady balls” to talk about ovarian cancer?  The organization’s research states that ovarian cancer kills 5 Canadian women everyday and is one of the most difficult cancer’s to detect.  Check out the following brochure to become educated about this cancer and show […]

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]]> Food For Thought: Fight Cancer With Food https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/04/food-for-thought-fight-cancer-with-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-for-thought-fight-cancer-with-food Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:00:55 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=6584 The old adage “you are what you eat” is becoming more prevalent in today’s health conscious society.  There is an importance in selecting the proper foods to fight off disease and nourish our bodies to optimum health.  In honour of Cancer Month we’ve decided to share with you some of the top cancer fighting foods that you […]

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]]> Seeing Yellow: Occupational Therapy and Cancer Recovery https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2014/04/seeing-yellow-occupational-therapy-and-cancer-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seeing-yellow-occupational-therapy-and-cancer-recovery Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:00:59 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=6562 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was required to have a mastectomy.  Feeling helpless but wanting to support her, I sent her a list of the things we could do together pre-surgery.  This included anything from loading up an iPod with her favorite […]

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