Topics
7.4.1 How to Find Support Groups
7.4.2 Sensational Survivors (Cancer Survivors)
7.4.3 Others’ Stories
Chapter 7: Learning Activity
Chapter 7: Assessment
Learning Objectives
➤ Identify resources for finding breast cancer support groups.
➤ Identify ways to feel less alone while dealing with breast cancer.
7.4.1 How to Find Support Groups
To find a support group to join, check out the following resources.
BC Cancer has a list of cancer support groups.
Support Programs (BC Cancer, n.d.27)
If you are in the Kamloops area, Kamloops Cancer Connections has various helpful resources, including local support groups.
Kamloops Cancer Connections (Kamloops Cancer Connections, n.d.)
7.4.2 Sensational Survivors (Cancer Survivors)
In Kamloops, BC, Sensational Survivors is a supervised exercise program run by the City of Kamloops (City of Kamloops, n.d.). Sensational Survivors helps women at any stage of cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
For more information, check out the City of Kamloops website below.
Sensational Survivors (City of Kamloops, n.d.)
7.4.3 Others’ Stories
Reading about or watching a video of someone’s story can give you hope and make you feel less alone.
BC Cancer has various videos about women dealing with breast cancer, which you can find below.
Patient Stories (BC Cancer, n.d.15)
If you would like to listen to the breast cancer experience of a First Nations person, check out Video 22 (Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2010a).
Video 22
The Truth Of It Video Series: Lillian (Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2010a)
