You and Your Support Network patient education conference
Posted May 26, 2011 Kidney Cancer Canada recently posted to YouTube its presentations from the April 6, 2011 patient education conference in Calgary. Psychosocial presentations include:
Benefits of exercise for cancer survivors Lauren Capozzi has a Masters of Science and works with cancer patients in the field of exercise programs. Laura speaks about how exercise can help cancer patients with overall health and well-being. 28 minutes / Split screen: Slides + presenter
The role of complementary medicine in kidney cancer Tracy Truant is from the CAMEO Program (Complementary Medicine Education Outcomes Program) at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. Her talk focuses on the best ways to utilize information about complementary medicines to make decisions about support interventions that will be most beneficial for patients living with cancer. 29 minutes / Split screen: Slides + presenter
Nutrition for the kidney cancer survivor Jennifer Black is a registered dietician from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Find out what those living with less than two kidneys or who may be undergoing kidney cancer treatment should eat to optimize their health. 24 minutes / Split screen: Slides + presenter
Tips and Tricks for the Caregiver Kathy Bach Paterson is a Registered Nurse who works for Hospice Calgary and speaks about ways that caregivers can look after their own health and well-being. 13 minutes / Split screen: Slides + presenter
