How to Get Help

CONTACTS

Email inquiries

            info@thyroidcancercanada.org

Online Forums & Other

Canadian

Thyroid Cancer Canada’s Online Forum

http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org/forum/

American

Light of LIfe Foundation

Founded in the U.S. in 1997 by Joan Shey, a thyroid cancer survivor, the mission of the Light of Life Foundation is to improve the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients through continual education of the lay public and the medical community, and by promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.  The Foundation has become a voice for patients across the U.S. through its innovative programming and offerings, including

The award-winning Check Your Neck public awareness campaign, with ads in major magazines, on TV and Radio

First-ever Thyroid Cancer Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which promotes an interdisciplinary approach to treatment involving endocrinologists, head and neck surgeons and nuclear medicine specialists

Its annual Honorary Award to physicians exhibiting outstanding patient care and research advances

The annual Patient Educational Symposium hosted at Memorial Sloan-Kettering

And, its resource-rich, patient focused website www.CheckYourNeck.com

Low Iodine Cookbook

Educational materials for patients and their families

Patient support Hotline

 

Dr. Kenneth Ain’s Online Support Forum

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thyroidcancerhelp/summary

 

French

Association Vivre sans Thyroïde

This is the thyroid cancer support group of France, an organization that provides telephone, email and an online forum for francophones with thyroid cancer, anywhere in the world.  www.forum-thyroide.net

 

IN-PERSON SUPPORT (CANADIAN)

Thyroid Cancer Canada in-person groups and events

info@thyroidcancercanada.org 
To find out if there is a support group, or upcoming event in your community, email or phone us:       416-487-8267

 

Wellspring

www.wellspring.ca

Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres.  It offers programs for all cancer patients at all stages of the disease to meet the emotional, social, psychological and spiritual challenges of a cancer diagnosis. All programs are offered free of charge, and without referral. For example, they offer a Return to Work Program and gentle yoga classes.

 

The Healing Journey Program

www.healingjourney.ca
The Healing Journey is a progressive program for cancer patients who are interested in doing more to help themselves, in addition to conventional medical treatment. Sessions are held regularly, and the skills learned in the group are enhanced by practice at home between group meetings. The programs are offered in cancer care centres and much of the reading material can be downloaded.

 

Inspire Health

http://inspirehealth.ca/

Inspire Health is located in Vancouver and its services are covered by BC Medical. They have weekend programs, individual and group counselling sessions with doctors, ‘fireside chats’, and group meetings with cancer patients. They also provide Chinese medicine, acupuncture and massage. As well, the Inspire Health Integrated Cancer Care Guide is available in PDF on their website. 

 

Hope and Cope

http://www.jgh.ca/en/HopeCope

Hope & Cope located in Montreal (QC) helps people cope with cancer. Guided by professional staff, cancer-experienced volunteers provide psychosocial support and practical resources that help patients regain a sense of control and well-being, reduce isolation and restore hope. Easily accessible and open to all, Hope & Cope is funded by the community and is located at the Jewish General Hospital’s Segal Cancer Centre and the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre.. 

 

Young Adult Cancer Canada

www.youngadultcancer.ca
This organization aims to eliminate the isolation for young adults with cancer in Canada by providing inspiration, information and support.

 

TELEPHONE SUPPORT

Thyroid Cancer Canada 416-487-8267

Canadian Cancer Society, One-to-One Peer Support 1-800-263-6750