Coping after surgery
How will I cope emotionally?
- Your emotional recovery is just as important as your physical recovery.
- You may have feelings of fear, sadness, or anger.
- Ask for help from family and friends.
- You may wish to speak to an Oncology Nurse from the Breast Cancer Program.
- Feel free to ask questions to help you understand your diagnosis, treatment and decision-making.
- You may also contact the Patient & Family Support Program at 416-480-4623 or ask your oncology nurse to refer you.
What help can I get?
Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre resources
Call the Patient and Family Support Program at 416-480-4623 to access:
- Social worker
- Drug Reimbursement Specialist – helps patients find funding for medications not covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist (A doctor’s referral is needed to see a Psychiatrist.)
- Dietitian
- PYNK program – for women under 40 with breast cancer
- PEARL (Patient Education and Resource Learning Centre) — 416-480-5000 ext. 4534
Other important Sunnybrook contacts
- Occupational Therapist: 416-480-6100 extension 5335
- Physiotherapist: 416-480-6100 extension 80541
Community resources
Ask your team for more information about these programs:
- Canadian Cancer Society — Peer Support program
- Wellspring
- Look Good…Feel Better program
- Gilda’s Club
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Rumsey Site) — Health, Exercise, Active Living and Therapeutic Lifestyle Program
