1. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. We welcome you

2. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Needs of the whole person

3. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Needs of the whole person

4. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Our mission The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

5. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Cancer in context

6. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Cancer Statistics In 2012: On average, 3,585 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer every week. In Ontario: 72,300 new cancer cases expected 27,900 people will die as a result of having cancer Source Canadian Cancer Statistics 2012

7. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Who are people living with cancer? Cancer is a disease that not only affects a person’s physical well-being, but also their: emotional well-being spiritual well-being social well-being Cancer is complex and people are complex…therefore people with cancer have complex, interrelated needs.

8. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Who are people living with cancer? Our term “people living with cancer” includes: people who have cancer people who have had cancer people who are profoundly affected by cancer

9. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Cancer and treatment What is cancer? Treatment team Treatment options Side effects

10. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Common side effects surgery – soreness, pain, discomfort chemotherapy – fatigue, hair loss, nausea radiation – fatigue, nausea, isolated hair loss emotional responses

11. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Complementary and alternative therapies complementary – used in addition to conventional treatment alternative – used instead of conventional treatment examples …

12. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Complementary and alternative therapies The Society: acknowledges there is an inadequate understanding of the effectiveness of unconventional therapies advocates & supports scientific research of these therapies supports person’s right to choose encourages informed decision making recommends consultation with medical team provides info through the Cancer Information Service (CIS)

13. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Services

14. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Our mission The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

15. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. The Canadian Cancer Society: funds research on all types of cancer is a comprehensive and credible source of information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment provides support for people living with cancer, family members and friends

16. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. The Canadian Cancer Society can: provide people with the reliable information you need to understand cancer connect people with a survivor who knows what its like to live with cancer help people quit smoking provide transportation to people cancer-related appointments if people can’t get there on their own offer people opportunities to volunteer in their community

17. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Guiding principles for the Society’s community services active involvement of clients in decision making open, non-judgmental, unhurried communication no medical advice involvement of family and friends confidentiality and privacy information and referral

18. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Guiding principles for community services limitations to third-party referrals individual assessment use of appropriate Society forms information on clients, volunteers and services is the property of the Society

19. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Information vs. Advice Information is objective and does not give an opinion Advice gives an opinion of what the individual should do

20. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. The workplace The Canadian Cancer Society endeavors to provide a comfortable and safe setting for all (clients, volunteers, staff and general public). Therefore the Society provides information to staff and volunteers on: AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Workplace violence and harassment

21. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Cancer control continuum

22. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Information and Support Cancer Information Service one Transportation www.cancer.ca P Publications Peer support

23. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Community Services Locator National CCS Page Ontario Page Support Services Search for Services in your community Community Services Locator

24. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Community Services Locator National CCS Page Ontario Page Support Services Search for Services in your community Community Services Locator

25. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Online Community

26. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Community services teams services delivered primarily by volunteers supported by staff at local unit and regional offices across Ontario community programs consultant peer support specialists the information specialists of the Cancer Information Service

27. This grey area will not appear in your presentation. Research and Commitment