Cope Thrive Survive

Introduction

Every person who has been touched by cancer may have a different understanding of the word “survivorship”. The Cope Thrive Survive (CTS) program refers to survivors as those living with, through and beyond cancer. The tools and resources from the program will not only address those with no evidence of disease (NED), but any patient or caregiver with the goal of getting back on their feet after a life-changing diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Survivorship

The mission of the Cope Thrive Survive (CTS) program is to promote health by supporting colorectal cancer patients & caregivers while getting their lives back on track. The program aims to provide resources, information and advocate for patients & caregivers of all ages as they transition from active treatment into everyday life.

Colorectal Cancer Canada envisions Canada as a country where all colorectal cancer patients and their families are supported during and post-treatment, resulting in better quality of life from the time of diagnosis until the end of life.

The CTS Program aims to:

  • Provide patient-centred and inclusive resources and information
  • Increase access to patient support
  • Advocate for healthy public policy around cancer survivorship care
  • Serve as a trusted thought-leader in the survivorship sphere

Key Activities

  • Creation of a “buddy system” peer support initiative
  • Development of a Return To Work toolkit for employees and employers (summer 2021)
  • Development of a national Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
  • Raising awareness regarding CCC’s Patient Support programs & initiatives through social media
  • Addressing survivorship issues through blog posts

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