Brain Cancer Support Group

Various support groups at Braintumour.ca

 

Brain Tumour Virtual Support Group

This group meets every Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PST).
Register online at Braintumour.ca/virtualsupportgroupwestern-canada

 

Cancer Connections

Free webinars and discussion groups at Cancerconnection.ca/home

 

Community Services Bereavement & Caregiver Groups

To register, call 306-655-3400.

 

EMPOWER

Lead Pilates offers this class free of charge for men and women currently undergoing cancer treatment and those who have been affected by cancer.
The class is offered every Tuesday in person or online.

Forever…..In Motion

Gentle movement program, balance, flexibility, endurance, strength, relaxation, education on fatigue and falls prevention.
For Regina locations and dates, contact 306-766-7200. website
For Saskatoon information, contact Kimberly Willison 306-844-4081.

Grief and Loss Group

A safe place to identify and explore the stages of grief.
Meetings: Every Tuesday from November 1 to December 6, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To register, call Family Services Saskatoon at 306-244-0127.

INpower - Young Women Living Well

 

Breast cancer group for young women empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and inspired by community.

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Virtual Support Group

Meetings are professional facilitated. They are every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6pm for Saskatchewan.

To register contact Katharine Yurkiw at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Live Well with Chronic Conditions.

For more information, or to register in Regina, call 306-766‐7207 or toll free at 1‐800‐667‐1242.

To register in Saskatoon, call 306-655-LIVE or 306-655-5483 or toll free at 1-877-LIVE-3898, or 1-877-5483-3898.

  

Lung Cancer Support Group

This group brings together patients, family and caregivers to ask questions, share stories and offer support while you navigate your journey with lung cancer.
Facebook Group: Lung Cancer Supports. For more information, visit the Lung Association of Saskatchewan’s website at Lungsask.ca. 

 

Melanoma Canada Patient Support Groups

A melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to face the challenges alone. Melanoma Canada offers a wide variety of services to support patients, families and caregivers through every step of their journey. 

See their Peer to Peer Melanoma Support Program. This program is designed to connect melanoma patients to a peer volunteer who has also faced the disease and can offer their experience and provide information and support as needed.

Patients can join for free online melanomanetwork.ca.

Meetings: First Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST)

 

Ovarian Cancer Canada Support Group

OVdialogue is an online community where women with ovarian cancer can connect with one another for advice and encouragement. This secure discussion board is professionally moderated and available anytime, anywhere. It was built with guidance from women who have personally experienced ovarian cancer, as well as leading experts, so that every woman living with this disease will always have someone by her side. Participants share experiences, and ask questions on a host of topics including drugs and side effects, anxiety and depression, coping mechanisms, and fear of recurrence.

OVdialogue online chat at ovariancanada.org

For more information, call toll free 1-877-413-7970 or 306-747-3211.

 

PACT: Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco

Support for individuals who want to stop smoking. The PACT Program was created to build the capacity for health care professionals to provide smoking cessation services and as a part of Saskatchewan’s strategy for tobacco use reduction in the province. PAS now delivers this online training program through Continuing Profess Development of Pharmacy Professionals (CPDPP). To locate a PACT trained pharmacist to help you quit smoking, visit the PAS website.

 

Pancreatic Peer Support Group

Pancreatic Cancer Canada partnered with the cancer support experts at Wellspring to create a specialized program that offers Peer Support and Short-Term Counselling specifically geared towards those experiencing the unique impact of pancreatic cancer. The peer support volunteers offer a caring, comforting and non-judgmental ear to support you and your loved ones through this challenging time, all free of charge. Peer Support Volunteers are specially trained and available to connect with you from the comfort and privacy of your home, either over the phone or via videoconference. During the conversation, you will be invited to share your story, your circumstances, and express any concerns and feelings you might have. Peer Support Volunteers can also offer additional resources, arrange for access to a counsellor, or other supportive care programs that may be beneficial to you based on your needs, interests, and location.

For more information, call 1-877-499-9904 or visit their website pancreaticcancercanada.ca.

Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Regina

They feature guest speakers who provide current information and the latest developments on prostate cancer research and treatment: surgeons, oncologists, researchers, nurses, dietitians, and others.
They also share our experiences with others who are going through the same challenges. Each meeting ends with an open discussion. New attendees are welcome to introduce themselves and express their concerns or ask questions.
They welcome men recently diagnosed, prostate cancer survivors, those seeking information and support, along with their spouses, partners, and families. We openly discuss prostate cancer, treatments, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and other matters.
Virtual meetings: Take place on the second Thursday of each month (except July and August). 
For more information, call Lawrence at 306-543‐8215 or visit their website.

Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group is made up of a group of men and their spouses/partners who are dealing with Prostate Cancer. The SPCSG is here to help men and their families navigate the journey of prostate cancer, from diagnosis, through treatment and recovery. All of us have walked in your shoes and we can provide informed help.
Meetings: Third Thursday of each month (except July and August). 
Location: W.A. Edwards Centre, 333-4th Avenue North
For more information, contact Murray at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website at spcsg.ca.

Regina Ostomy Chapter

Information and support for individuals who have had, or are going to have, ostomy surgery.
For more information, call 306-761‐0221 or 306-551‐9063 or visit online.

 

Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association

The Regina Chapter holds a Survivor Support group weekly. With support groups, participants are able to socialize with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. The support group provides an opportunity to make friends and connect with others. Many participants are able to learn new strategies to deal with challenges due to brain injury. Patient/Caregiver Support Group. 

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Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) – Regina Survivor Support Group

Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Meetings: Thursdays from 11:30 a.m to 12:15 p.m.
Location: Regent Place, Regina Public Library
For more information, contact Ann Chase at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) –Saskatoon Support Group

Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Meeting: One Saturday per month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Determined on a monthly basis.
For more information, contact Joanne Fisher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Catt McDonald at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Stomach Cancer Support Group

If you are a patient, survivor or caregiver affected by stomach cancer, you can join stomach cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and healthcare professionals at their monthly support groups. 
Virtual meetings: take place every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
More information at Mygutfeeling.ca.