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Canadian Women's Cancer Resources
By: Ian O'Shaughnessy on Fri May 5, 2006 @ 5:42am
<b>Canadian Women's cancer resources</b><br><br>
Below the reader will find a comprehensive list of Canadian cancer prevention, treatment and support services with an emphasis on resources for women.<br><br><br>
<b>Cancer Prevention - How to reduce your risks:</b><br>
If you're 40 or older, have a mammogram every year; every two years after age 50.<br><br>
Have a Pap test every year or according to your doctor's instructions.<br><br>
Have a colorectal fecal occult test every two years.<br><br><br>
<b>Cancer treatment and cancer support services - Help is available to you:</b><br><br>
The following organizations offer resources and other assistance to women fighting cancer. <br><br>
<b>Breast Cancer Support Services (BCSS)</b><br>
Provides free workshops designed to encourage, enlighten and empower.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.breastcancersupport.org" target="_blank">www.breastcancersupport.org </a><br>
or call 1-800-465-1902<br><br>
<b>The Canadian Cancer Society</b><br>
Provides information, advocacy and support.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.cancer.ca" target="_blank">www.cancer.ca</a><br>
or call 1-888-939-3333<br><br>
<b>Look Good Feel Better</b><br>
Helps overvome the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca" target="_blank">www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca<a/><br>
or call 1-800-914-5665<br><br>
<b>The National Ovarian Cancer Association</b><br>
Works to raise awareness, provide support and fund research.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.ovariancancada.org" target="_blank">www.ovariancancada.org</a><br>
or call 1-877-413-7970<br><br>
<b>Wellspring</b><br>
Provides emotional and psychological support to individuals living with cancer.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.wellspring.ca" target="_blank">www.wellspring.ca</a><br>
or call 1-877-499-9904<br><br>
<b>Willow Breast Cancer Support & Resource Services</b><br>
Provides support, facilitator training and education.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.willow.org" target="_blank">www.willow.org</a><br>
or call 1-888-778-3100<br><br>
To find further services in your community, visit:<br>
<a href= "http://info.cancer.ca/e/srv/main.html" target="_blank">http://info.cancer.ca/e/srv/main.html</a>
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Below the reader will find a comprehensive list of Canadian cancer prevention, treatment and support services with an emphasis on resources for women.<br><br><br>
<b>Cancer Prevention - How to reduce your risks:</b><br>
If you're 40 or older, have a mammogram every year; every two years after age 50.<br><br>
Have a Pap test every year or according to your doctor's instructions.<br><br>
Have a colorectal fecal occult test every two years.<br><br><br>
<b>Cancer treatment and cancer support services - Help is available to you:</b><br><br>
The following organizations offer resources and other assistance to women fighting cancer. <br><br>
<b>Breast Cancer Support Services (BCSS)</b><br>
Provides free workshops designed to encourage, enlighten and empower.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.breastcancersupport.org" target="_blank">www.breastcancersupport.org </a><br>
or call 1-800-465-1902<br><br>
<b>The Canadian Cancer Society</b><br>
Provides information, advocacy and support.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.cancer.ca" target="_blank">www.cancer.ca</a><br>
or call 1-888-939-3333<br><br>
<b>Look Good Feel Better</b><br>
Helps overvome the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca" target="_blank">www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca<a/><br>
or call 1-800-914-5665<br><br>
<b>The National Ovarian Cancer Association</b><br>
Works to raise awareness, provide support and fund research.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.ovariancancada.org" target="_blank">www.ovariancancada.org</a><br>
or call 1-877-413-7970<br><br>
<b>Wellspring</b><br>
Provides emotional and psychological support to individuals living with cancer.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.wellspring.ca" target="_blank">www.wellspring.ca</a><br>
or call 1-877-499-9904<br><br>
<b>Willow Breast Cancer Support & Resource Services</b><br>
Provides support, facilitator training and education.<br>
Visit: <a href= "http://www.willow.org" target="_blank">www.willow.org</a><br>
or call 1-888-778-3100<br><br>
To find further services in your community, visit:<br>
<a href= "http://info.cancer.ca/e/srv/main.html" target="_blank">http://info.cancer.ca/e/srv/main.html</a>
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