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Participate: Courses & Research
At the BC Cancer Agency, there are many different types of research studies underway that explore a wide range of interventions as well as the
experiences of people living with cancer.
CAMEO Research Program studies explore how best to support people with cancer, their family members, and cancer health professionals in making
informed decisions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAMEO also assists other researchers in conducting research studies on CAM.
On this webpage, we describe and offer links (where available) to studies that are currently looking for participants. These include:
Please contact the individuals listed for details about each project.
CAMEO Courses, Workshops, and Research Projects currently recruiting |
Complementary
Medicine and Cancer: Laying the Foundation for Making "Good" Decisions
A workshop for patients and their support persons |
This workshop is for BC Cancer Agency patients (within 5 years of diagnosis) and their support persons who want to learn about the use of complementary medicines (CAM) therapies during the cancer journey. The workshop covers the current CAM evidence for CAM therapies, what questions you should be asking and issues to be aware of, how to evaluate information, and gain decision-making skills around the use of CAM during the cancer journey. Participants will be asked to do a questionnaire before the course and one month after, as well as evaluate the course.
Vancouver / Lower mainland BC:
Saturday, February 11th, 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Surrey Cancer Centre. |
For further information,
or to register contact:
Mr. Antony Porcino,
Project Director, aporcino@bccancer.bc.ca
604 707 5960
1-800 663-3333 ext. 5960 |
Supporting Safe and Informed CAM and Cancer Decisions
An education program for health care providers working with oncology patients |
This program is for BC Health Care Providers who work with cancer patients.
It is an online, modular, self-directed learning course which will require approximately 2-3 hours in total. There are three individual lessons which could take as little as 20 minutes to complete, or may take up to 1 hour if the learner completes all related learning activities, including reflection exercises, case scenarios, quizzes and participating in the related discussion board. We hope that the participants will complete the course over a one month time period.
All participants will complete a questionnaire upon registering, an evaluation upon completion, and a final questionnaire one month after completing the online education program. |
Contact:
Ms. Brenda Ross, RN, BScN
Research Nurse Coordinator, bross@bccancer.bc.ca
604 707 5900 ext. 672882
1-800 663-3333 ext. 672882 |
CAMEO Database and CAM Information Provision |
This study is related to the development of a database for the CAMEO research program to keep track of all questions about CAM received by CAMEO, as well as contact information for people wanting to be informed about new CAMEO research studies, education opportunities related to CAM, and to receive correspondence from CAMEO (for example, the CAMEO Newsletter). All individuals contacting CAMEO with questions about CAM and cancer will be invited to join the database. Please note that you can receive help with CAM and cancer questions without consenting to be in the database. |
Contact:
Mr. Antony Porcino,
Project Director, aporcino@bccancer.bc.ca
604 707 5960
1-800 663-3333 ext. 5960 |
CAM One-on-One Decision Making Support
For patients wanting to make a decision about CAM use |
This study is for cancer patients, either currently undergoing or about to start cancer treatment, who want personalized support in making and/or evaluating their decision(s) about the use of one or more complementary therapies of interest to the patient. The project involves 2 phone information gathering sessions (20 – 30 minutes each), a 60 – 90 minute in-person consultation, and then 2 follow up phone calls (again 20 – 30 minutes each). |
Contact:
Mr. Antony Porcino,
Project Director, aporcino@bccancer.bc.ca
604 707 5960
1-800 663-3333 ext. 5960 |
Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
and Cancer in British Columbia booklet
A new CAMEO information resource booklet |
This Booklet is a new resource developed by CAMEO. There are two versions:
1) To read on your computer, or download for computer reading: CAM in BC booklet
2) To download to print out: CAM in BC booklet for printing
When you have finished reading it or have used some of its information, please help us usterstand its value to you. Visit http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/cambooklet
(survey link also on the back page of the booklet.)
We welcome all suggestions to make this a better resource for British Columbians living with cancer. |
For further information, contact:
Mr. Antony Porcino,
Project Director, aporcino@bccancer.bc.ca
604 707 5960
1-800 663-3333 ext. 5960 |
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Study:
Cancer Transitions: for patients |
Finished treatment? Now what? Cancer Transitions is a free one-day workshop to help cancer survivors (up to 2-years post treatment) make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment life. You will receive a comprehensive manual and a booster session one month after the workshop. Topics include: getting back to wellness; exercise; emotional health and well-being; nutrition; medical management beyond cancer; life beyond cancer; and goal setting for a new normal. |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
604 877 6000 x672194
1-800 663 3333 x 672194 |
Study:
Empower: for patient support persons |
Loved one / Friend finished treatment? Now what? Empower is a free one day workshop to help friends and family members of cancer survivors (up to 2-years post treatment) make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment life. You will receive a comprehensive manual and a booster session one month after the workshop. Topics include: Empowerment for survivorship; exercise and nutrition; emotional health and well-being; medical management, practical issues, finding meaning; and goal setting for a new normal. |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
604 877 6000 x672194
1-800 663 3333 x 672194 |
Study:
Have you undergone treatment for Breast Cancer that DID NOT involve chemotherapy? |
We are looking for women treated for breast cancer who are NOT experiencing cognitive changes, to provide a vital comparison group for another study listed on this page regarding cognitve function. We are looking for women who:
- are 40 to 65 years old - have NOT undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment - are within three years of diagnosis - and are postmenopausal. The women will take part in two visits involving a fitness test and a brain imaging session. |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
Kristin Campbell
604 827 1914
kristin.campbell@ubc.ca |
Study:
12-Week Supervised Exercise Program Using Interactive Video Games for Breast Cancer Patients / Survivors |
We are using new interactive video games to enhance the enjoyment of, and participation in, exercise for those living with or surviving breast cancer. Participants can drop in up to 3 times per week (choose UBC or Garratt Wellness Centre in Richmond), for the 45-minute supervised sessions. At the beginning, 6-week, and 12-week (end) points, participants will have blood pressure, fasting blood lipid profile, and maximal exercise capacity measured at our UBC lab. Upon completion, a report and exercise program will be provided. www.youtube.com/watch?v=paCqIseAwFY |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
Aaron Phillips
604 822 1337
aaphill@interchange.ubc.ca |
Study:
Communication in Cancer Care |
We are studying patients' perceptions of communication between patients and health care providers. We are inviting patients with cancer to participate in a series of interviews so that we can learn about patients' unique communication needs and preferences, and how these may change over the course of a cancer experience. Particpants will be interviewed in their own homes or another convenient location. The initial in-person interview lasts 1 to 2 hours; optional follow up interviews will be monthly or bi-monthly, by phone or in person. www.cancercommunication.ca |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
604 822 8070
cancer.communication
@nursing.ubc.ca |
Study:
Measuring physiological differences in fatigued and non-fatigued breast cancer survivors |
The aim of this study is to measure differences between breast cancer survivors who are suffering from fatigue and those who are not fatigued. Participants must have finished chemotherapy/radiation for at least 3 months and able to come to UBC for two visits. One day will include a short fitness test on a stationary bicycle; the second will include neuromuscular testing. Participants will receive parking money and an assessment of their current level of aerobic fitness. |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
Sarah Neil
604 827 1914
sneil2@interchange.ubc.ca |
Study:
Can exercise improve cancer-associated cognitive dysfunction |
The aim of this study is to measure the effect of exercise on cognitive dysfunction in breast cancer survivors who report changes in their ability to remember, concentrate, and think. Participants must have finished chemotherapy for at least 3 months and be able to complete a 24-week exercise program. Participants will also come to UBC for a fitness test and to have an MRI scan. Compensation will be provided to reimburse for parking expenses. |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
Kristin Campbell
604 827 1914
kristin.campbell@ubc.ca |
Study:
BC Generations Project |
The BC Generations Project is collecting information and blood/urine samples from Britsh Columbians aged 40 to 69. This collection will form a data pool from which researchers can learn more about preventing cancer and other chronic diseases for future generations.
www.bcgenerationsproject.ca |
To participate
or for more information:
Contact:
604 675 8221
1-877 675 8221 (toll free) bcgenerationsproject
@bccrc.ca |
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On-line Support Groups: |
If you are interested in or seeking to connect with others going through similar circumstance as yourself and are motivated to connect with them on-line, an On Line Support Group may be a good resource for you. There are many different counsellor-led groups, and recruitment for different groups is on-going. Participation is free.
For more information, visit:
http://cancerchatcanada.bccancer.bc.ca |
For more information or to register, call toll-free: 1800 663 3333 or email cancerchatcanada@bccancer.bc.ca |
Last updated, January 25, 2012
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