CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM

In 2024, the Chalmers Foundation announced a $1.3 million initiative to enhance and expand the Cancer Support Program, aiming to provide free and accessible community-based services to individuals with lived-cancer experience(s) and their caregivers within Area 3 of the Horizon Health Network.

STAY STRONG PROGRAM

The Stay Strong program is a free 12-week in-person program consisting of physical exercise and education sessions designed for adults diagnosed with cancer. The program is led by a Registered Nurse (RN) and Physiotherapist (PT).

The main objective of the Stay Strong exercise program is to minimize the negative side effects that can be experienced from cancer treatments. The program can also improve quality of life and allow individuals to maintain their independence.

Stay Strong is open to adults who have undergone chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or another form of cancer treatment within the last five (5) years. Participants must have medical clearance to participate in the physical activity part of the program.

Stay strong registration

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, drop-in between 12:30pm-3:30pm

Where: Northside YMCA at Willie O'Ree Place (1st Floor) in Fredericton

Commitment: 2 sessions per week for 12 weeks

To register for Stay Strong Fredericton and to be added to the current waitlist, please complete the form below:

power day!

Power Day is an educational & self-development information session for individuals with lived-cancer experience and their caregivers.

Details about the next Power Day:

When: Thursday, December 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm

Where: Fredericton Inn, Prince Edward room

Presenters:

• Jessica Vezeau, Physiotherapist

  “How to THRIVE, not just survive after cancer!”

• Kathleen Lively, Oncology Pharmacist

  “Managing Your Medications and Treatment-Related Effects”

• Sarah Nabuurs Martin / Michelle Levesque, Oncology Registered Dietician

  “Nutrition and Cancer”

To register for Power Day, please complete the form below:

WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Learn more about the Wellspring Cancer Support programs that are currently being offered in Area 3 of Horizon Health Network.

Wellspring: nourish

Nourish is an Educational and Self-Development program offered by the Cancer Support Program in Area 3 of Horizon Health Network.

Nourish was developed by Wellspring Cancer Support and is an evidence-based program that dispels nutritional myths, provides the latest recommendations on cancer-related eating, and offers helpful tips for selecting and preparing foods patients will feel better eating while undergoing treatment or living with a longer-term cancer prognosis.

Thank you to the Nashwaaksis Y Service Club for sponsoring this series of Nourish programming.

Nourish is FREE to participants thanks to our generous donors.

If you have any questions, contact our Program Manager, Angie, at (506) 450-7475.

Wellspring: relaxation and visualization

Relaxation and Visualization is a Symptom Management program offered by the Cancer Support Program in Area 3 of Horizon Health Network.

Relaxation and visualization (also known as guided imagery) techniques can be powerful and effective ways to help you exercise control over your physical and emotional well-being. Learn to manage cancer-related symptoms such as pain, fear, anxiety, sleeplessness, feelings of overwhelm, and feelings of isolation. 

This program is open to individuals with lived-cancer experience and their caregivers. It blends coping techniques with general discussion about challenges you may be experiencing with respect to cancer. 

Thank you to the Brookside Wellness Centre for partnering with this series of Relaxation and Visualization programming.

Relaxation and Visualization is FREE to participants thanks to our generous donors.

If you have any questions, contact our Program Manager, Angie, at (506) 450-7475. 

Wellspring: Cancer-related fatigue

Cancer-Related Fatigue is a four-session Symptom Management program with weekly 90-minute session which will help you acknowledge the impact that fatigue is having on your life and provide strategies to mitigate its impact. 

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of cancer and its treatments. 

Cancer-related fatigue is a sense of physical, emotional and cognitive (thinking) tiredness which does not go away after rest. It can have a negative impact on work, relationships, mood, daily activities, and your overall quality of life. 

 The Wellspring Cancer-Related Fatigue program is helpful to individuals who are: 

• Feeling tired all the time 

• Feeling that the tiredness is impacting their ability to enjoy life 

• Considering returning to work and wondering about their stamina 

• Wanting to connect with other members who have cancer related fatigue 

This important program will provide you with strategies to mitigate its impact. 

Cancer-Related Fatigue is FREE to participants thanks to our generous donors.

If you have any questions, contact our Program Manager, Angie, at (506) 450-7475.

VOLUNTEERING with the
Cancer Support Program

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

*Please read the details prior to completing your application to ensure you meet the requirements of the program.

Stay Strong Program

Wellspring Peer Support

Wellspring Nourish

Wellspring Yoga

Please send your completed application to angie.morell-kennedy@horizonnb.ca or drop it off to the Chalmers Foundation office at 30 Knowledge Park Drive, Suite 230.

Cancer Support Program - Tel: 506-450-7475

COMMUNITY cancer SUPPORT GROUPS

The following cancer support groups are operating in the Fredericton Area:

• Fredericton Cancer Support Group

  Meets on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Fredericton Public Library (12 Carlton Street). This support group is open to individuals with any type of cancer and their family members. FREE PARKING behind the library.

  For more information, contact:

  • Johanna Bertin (506) 366-5289

  • Ian MacDonald (506) 457-0056