My video learning
Browse our library of educational videos:
Cancer type
- Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
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As part of our Florence Winberg Education series, the Odette Cancer Centre hosted a virtual education event about colorectal cancer for patients and their families.
Learn more by watching a recording of the presentations from the event, which was held in April 2022. - Breast
- Kidney
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
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As part of our Florence Winberg Education series, the Odette Cancer Centre organized an online event about ovarian cancer for patients and their families.
Learn more by watching a recording of the presentations from the event, which was held in November 2021.
Helpful topics
- Managing your Lymphedema
On March 26, 2024, we held an online event on Managing Your Lymphedema for people with cancer and their families, as part of our Florence Winberg Education Series.
Part 1: Dolores Steinwall, President, Lymphedema Association of Ontario, presents on “Support and Resources from the Lymphedema Association of Ontario.”
Part 2: Adriana, Patient as Educator, shares her “Experience with Cancer and Lymphedema.”
Part 3: Ann DiMenna, Physiotherapist, Markham Lymphatic Centre, presents on “Tips and Strategies to Manage Your Lymphedema.”
- Cannabis and Cancer
As part of our Florence Winberg Education Series, we held an online event on Cannabis and Cancer for patients and their families.
On March 29th, 2023, Dr. Carlo DeAngelis, PharmD, spoke about Cannabis and Cancer: Stories and Lessons Learned.
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On June 27th, 2023, we held an online event on Natural Health Products and Cancer for patients and their families, as part of our Florence Winberg Education Series.
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Diana (Patient as Educator), shares her lived experience with cancer and encourages patients to have open discussions with their healthcare team about vitamins and supplements.
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Dr. Mark Pasetka (Clinical Pharmacist) gives a brief overview of natural health products, types of evidence, safety and concerns with using natural health products and offers reliable sources of information.
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• Florence Winberg Education Series: Nutrition and Cancer (Feb. 25, 2025)
On February 25, 2025, we held an online event on Nutrition and Cancer for patients and their families, as part of our Florence Winberg Education Series. Anna Van Osch (Registered Dietitian) presents on Nutrition and Cancer: Eating before, during and after a cancer diagnosis.
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Supportive resources
- Drug reimbursement
- Nutrition
- Quitting smoking
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Loss of appetite is common for many people with cancer. The nutrition team at the Odette Cancer Centre wanted to share some healthy and tasty recipes to help you heal and feel strong during cancer treatment. In this video you'll find a simple soup, smoothie and snack recipe.
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Treatment
- Immunotherapy and the side effects
- What is immunotherapy? (Canadian Cancer Society)
- Radiation Therapy
Patient as teacher
The Patient and Family Advisory Committee of the Odette Cancer program shared their self-management strategies on coping with some common cancer related symptoms.
These four patient education videos offer patient and caregiver tips to help manage:
For more information about upcoming patient education special events please email us at patienteducation@sunnybrook.ca
