Calendar
PYNK events
2nd Friday of every month
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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A monthly support group led by the PYNK nurse and social worker, exclusively for breast cancer patients diagnosed at age 40 and younger. Previously held in person at the Wellspring Westerkirk House (not a Wellspring Program), this group is currently being held virtually. Email yonina.juni@sri.utoronto.ca for participation information.
Young and metastatic (support group):
2nd Friday of every month
10 - 11 a.m.
- A monthly support group led by the PYNK nurse and social worker, exclusively for young metastatic breast cancer patients. This group is currently being held virtually. Email yonina.juni@sri.utoronto.ca for participation information.
PYNK exec meeting:
2020 Dates: January 15, March 11, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18, 2 - 3 p.m.
- A bi-monthly meeting attended by PYNK executive members including the healthcare team, research personnel, and patient advocates to discuss research, education, and fund-raising activities. Open to PYNK Exec members.
Outside events, workshops and supports
Rethink Breast Cancer offers a network of support for young women facing breast cancer, including monthly virtual group support sessions.
Learn more about the virtual support sessions here.
Sign up for notifications about these support sessions and other RETHINK programs here.
The ‘Low Down’ on ‘Down There’ - Virtual Workshop
A vaginal health information session for women affected by cancer treatment
Are you experiencing:
- Vaginal dryness or pain?
- Loss of sexual interest?
- Questions about vaginal health?
Learn how to prevent and manage common changes from cancer treatment
Date: the 4th Tuesday of every month.
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: OTN online live workshop
Offered by: Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
To register: Call Patient and Family Support 705-728-9090 ext. 43520
*Patients outside Simcoe Muskoka are welcome.
» Visit our Odette Cancer Centre workshops and classes page for more event listings
Upcoming cancer patient education events at Sunnybrook
» Visit Wellspring.ca for more programs & events at the Wellspring Westerkirk House
