This group is offered at various times throughout the year. The focus of each groups is different.
Registration information
For people living with a malignant brain tumour and their caregivers. This session is run by a counsellor and nurse practitioner.
Held on the first Wednesday of each month (not statutory holidays) from 9:30 to 11:00 am.
To register your interest, please call 604-877-6000 ext. 672194.
This group is facilitated by professional counsellors. The Group provides people with cancer and their caregivers a safe space to connect, share their experience and feelings in coping with their cancer. Chinese-speaking cancer patients and their families living in BC are welcome.
Sessions are offered in Cantonese and Mandarin. Please find below more information and the registration links.
More information about this program
Register for Cantonese support group
Register for Mandarin support group
Chest of Inner Treasure
As a patient or family member going through the cancer experience, you may have discovered a "Chest of Inner Treasure". The treasures inside may have brought you warmth, support, or inner peace. These treasures could be a person, an object, a piece of art, a poem, food, a song, a book, an activity, or anything else meaningful to you.
We warmly invite you to reflect on and share your "Chest of Inner Treasure," as your insights may offer comfort and courage to others facing similar challenges. Chinese-speaking people with cancer and their families residing in BC are welcome.
More information
Information about head & neck cancer, ideas for coping, and time to connect and share experiences with others.
Victoria Head & Neck Support Group
First Thursday of each month, 10:15-11:45am. Open to all people with head & neck cancer in BC. To register, please call 250.519.5525
Vancouver Head & Neck Support Group:
For people with head & neck cancer who are being treated at BC Cancer - Vancouver.
Last Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 3:30pm. To register, please call 604.877.6000
ext 672194
Covers issues around looking for work such as resume gaps, disclosure of health history, asking for work accommodation and legal rights and responsibilities.
This seminar is offered 4 times a year. See calendar above.
For more information, please call 604-877-6000 ext. 672194
A welcoming group for people who have metastatic or incurable cancer. The focus is on living well and sharing your experience with others who understand. You can ask questions and share information and tips with each other in a friendly and relaxed setting. The group is run by a BC Cancer Counsellor.
See calendar above for dates and times. To register, please call 604-930-4000.
This
virtual support group is for lung cancer patients throughout BC, to connect
with one another and have a space to share experiences and information.
4th Monday of every month, 10:00 - 11:30am.
Call to register: 604-930-4000
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a weekly 8-session course designed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, University of Massachusetts Medical School. The goal of the course is to help people with serious illnesses or life challenges to lower their stress and suffering. It is about learning to be present while living with uncertainties.
To express your interest and be added to our waitlist,
please register.
For more information on mindfulness resources: Meditation and Mindfulness Pathfinder
More information about this program
Register
This is an in-person group at BC Cancer - Kelowna.
Learn ways to calm your mind and relax your body. Please wear something comfortable and without scents.
Sessions are Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:15am. Okanagan Room 2nd floor.
To register, drop in to Patient & Family Counselling or call: 250-712-3963
or 1-888-563-7773 ext 683963
Our guided imagery and music therapy experience can promote relaxation and nervous system regulation. Groups are led by certified music therapist Carolyn Neapole. A BC Cancer counsellor also runs the session. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
Sessions are Mondays at 5:30 pm, Wednesdays at 10:30 am, and Fridays at 2:30 pm
To register, please call 604-877-6000 ext. 672194 or toll free at 1.800.663.3333 ext.672194
For people returning to their former workplace after cancer treatment. This two part seminar will discuss ways to get ready for return to work, insurance issues, improving workplace well-being, employment rights and negotiating return to work.
This seminar is offered 4 times a year. See calendar above.
For more information, please call 604-877-6000 ext. 672194
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