Updated March 21, 2012
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Online Learning Sessions
This online session aims to teach cancer patients how to communicate effectively about their pain. Another goal is to give a greater understanding and awareness of cancer-related pain management approaches, including medication therapy, and how to anticipate and manage side effects in order to optimally manage their cancer-related pain. Presented by Stephanie Soon, Pharmacist and Jennifer Finck, RN (BCCA Vancouver Island Centre Pain & Symptom Management program)
This online session aims to to teach cancer patients how to communicate effectively about their fatigue. Another goal is to give a greater understanding and awareness of cancer-related fatigue. The speakers provide useful strategies to help manage fatigue in all realms: physically, socially and emotionally, in order to optimally manage their cancer-related fatigue. Presented by Helen Wong, MSW Patient & Family Counsellor and Jennifer Finck, RN (BCCA Vancouver Island Centre Pain & Symptom Management program)