Resuming Reiki, at a Distance
With the health and well being of our clients always in mind, we are pleased to share that we will be able to resume offering certain Reiki services to our Cancer Coaching clients this fall. This is because some types of Reiki can happen from a distance: though the Maplesoft-GumDocs Centre for Cancer Survivorship remains […]
Helping the Whole Family through Coaching, CLIMB, and Lemonade!
If you were to meet Ron Wulf today, you might not believe that he’s just been through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy for an aggressive type of brain cancer. But the well-spoken grandfather of two insists that while it may not be obvious to others, the cognitive impacts of his treatment have been a big challenge. […]
Transforming the Way Doctors Treat Brain Cancer, Right Here in Ottawa
A world-leading surgical technique is being used more and more often in Ottawa, thanks to consistent support from local donors. Thanks to donations from our community, the way we treat brain cancer here in Ottawa is changing: top Ottawa neurosurgeon Dr. John Sinclair now has consistent enough funding to use the drug 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) […]
Cancer Foundation President & CEO Retiring After 15 Years of Service
With much gratitude for her fifteen years of service, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors today announces Linda Eagen’s retirement as President and CEO of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Since 2004, Linda has been a champion for cancer care and research in Eastern Ontario. Under her leadership, the Cancer Foundation advanced regional […]
Meet Your Marketplace Vendors!
One of the truly unique things about Crush It for Cancer, presented by Beyond Yoga, is the featured Vendor Marketplace. This is where our participants can take a break from the day’s activities to explore local vendors in fashion, wellness, design, beauty, food, and more! They will also be able to meet different service providers in local […]
No Fundraising Experience, No Problem!
Lorraine Prezeau works with fundraisers every day. But that doesn’t mean learning to raise money for charity was automatically an easy thing for her to do! “When I signed up for Crush It for Cancer last year, it was the first time I’d ever done anything like it,” Lorraine says. She’s a staff member here […]
New Study Warns Against Supplement Use During Breast Cancer Treatment
Antioxidants – vitamins, minerals, or phytochemicals known for their ability to protect cells from damage – have long been studied and used for their many health benefits. However, a recent study has shown that taking antioxidants during chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may actually be detrimental to a patient’s treatment outcomes. “Patients using any antioxidant […]
PARP Inhibitors are Giving Local Ovarian Cancer Patients Hope
For many years, gynecologic cancers like ovarian cancer have presented many challenges to the researchers, clinicians, and oncologists attempting to treat them. However, a new class of targeted therapy called PARP Inhibitors is now giving hope to many women facing ovarian cancer, and even some other types of cancer as well. PARP inhibitors work by […]
A Reflection on Coaching, No Matter the Need
Bonney Elliott is a Cancer Coach at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. This holiday season, I have much to be grateful for. I live in a beautiful, peaceful country. I am healthy. I have great people in my life. I get to do fulfilling work. I am a Cancer Coach at the Ottawa Regional Cancer […]
Here Are the Activities You’ll be Doing at Crush It for Cancer Presented by Beyond Yoga!
Everyone has been asking what activities they can expect next year at Crush It for Cancer, Presented by Beyond Yoga, and it’s finally time for us to share! Featuring favourites from our 2019 event and brand new classes like African Dance and Laughter Yoga, there will be something for everyone at Crush It for Cancer. Continue […]
