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Art therapy: an image is worth a thousand words

Join our Patient Support Specialist, Carine Legault, and our special guest, Janine Piché, as they explore the topic of art therapy - how it works, its benefits, and what it can offer to patients along their cancer journey.

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My experience with an ostomy and what I’ve learned

For this Tush Talk, we are joined by two patient advocates, Gordon Levine and Howard Steinberg, who will discuss what it is like to live with an ostomy. During this talk, Gordon and Howard will share their tips on how to adapt your diet, physical activity, and other day-to-day activities ...

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Understanding lifestyle trials

In this Tush Talk, Carine is joined by Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, Professor of Health and Exercise Psychology at the University of Calgary and Director of the Health and Wellness Lab and Thrive Centre. They explore what lifestyle clinical trials are and their contribution to cancer care research. Dr. Culos-Reed shares ...

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What can I expect when participating in a clinical trial?

In this Tush Talk, Carine is joined by Marie-Pier Lessard, Nurse Clinician in Clinical Research at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Carine and Marie-Pier demystify the practical side of participating in a clinical trial including costs to the patient, the use of placebos, the time commitment involved, ...

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The importance of sleep during cancer care

In this episode of Tush Talks, we discuss with Dr. Josée Savard, professor of psychology and researcher at Laval University, who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and psycho-oncology, and an international leader in the study of cancer-related insomnia. We will discuss the most common questions related to sleep during and after ...

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Living with fear of cancer recurrence

In this Tush Talk episode, Dr Sophie Lebel, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology, discusses fear of cancer recurrence. They share their tips on how to cope with fear of cancer recurrence in a healthy manner.

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Let’s talk ostomy, keeping it real!

In this episode of Tush Talks, Chelsea from CCC is joined by Jessica Grossman, founder of Uncover Ostomy. During this talk, Jessica will share what it is like to live with an ostomy as well as some tips and tricks she has discovered over 10+ years with an ostomy.

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Studying cannabis for cancer symptoms

In this episode of Tush Talks, join host Carine Legault of Colorectal Cancer Canada for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Philippa Hawley, a distinguished expert in pain and symptom management and palliative care from BC Cancer. In this episode, we delve into the ongoing research into the use of medical ...

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Nutrition and CRC: through treatment and beyond

Lors de cet épisode de Parlons des popotins, Patti Kinch, diététicienne agréée, répondra aux questions fréquemment posées sur la nutrition pendant le cancer colorectal. Elle discutera de l'importance de la nutrition pendant le traitement, comment une stomie peut affecter les besoins nutritionnels, le rôle des fibres, et comment accéder aux ...

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