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In this issue:

Library Corner

World Cancer Day, February 4, 2017

AYA is Accepting Nominations for the Michael Kamin Hart Award

Patient & Family Education NewsP R I N C E S S M A R G A R E T C A N C E R C E N T R E

Patient Education

Library Corner By Michelle Snow, BSc, MISt, Librarian, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

It can be hard to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis. The Princess Margaret Patient and Family Library has a wide range of children’s books for patients and their families to borrow. You can find all the books listed below and many more at the library located on the main floor.

The Grog Family: Moma Grog gets sick (ages 2 – 5) by Gretchen Huntley

When Someone You Love Has Cancer: A guide to help kids cope (Ages 2 – 5) by Alaric Lewis

Mom and the Polka-Dot Boo-Boo: A gentle story explaining breast cancer to a young child (ages 2 – 10) by Eileen Sutherland

Our Dad is Getting Better (ages 5 – 10) by Alex, Emily and Anna Rose Silver

Our Mom has Cancer (ages 5 – 10) by Abigail and Adrienne Ackermann

The Cancer That Wouldn’t Go Away: A story for kids about metastatic cancer (ages 10 and up) by Hadassa Field

Mrs. B Has Cancer (ages 10 – 12) by Glynis Belec

What’s Up With Tiffany’s Dad: Medikidz explain Melanoma (ages 12 and up) by American Cancer Society

Visit the library:Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Fridays 8:30 – 4:00

Location: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, main floor, atrium

Phone: 416 946-4591 x 5383

E-mail: patienteducation@uhn.ca

World Cancer Day, February 4, 2017By Michelle Snow, BSc, MISt, Librarian, Cancer

Education, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

World Cancer Day is a global event that takes place every year on February 4. This event unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and by providing education about cancer, asking governments and individuals across the world to take action. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is responsible for coordinating World Cancer Day globally.

The theme for 2017 is – “We Can. I Can”. World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.

World Cancer Day is a chance to reflect on what you can do to take action to reduce the impact that cancer has on communities, families and individuals. Some of the key messages this year are:

On February 4, stop by the Patient & Family Library on the main floor at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre on to learn more about World Cancer Day. Listed below are resources that you can find in the library that will help to support these key messages so that more lives are saved

• Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

• Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

• A Pap Test Could Save Your Life

• Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

• Preventing Cancer

• Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide

Understand that early detection saves lives

Prevent cancerChallenge perception

Inspire action, take actionAsk for support

Make healthy lifestyle choicesSupport others

Work together for increased impact Be myself

Love, and be loved Shape policy change

Make the case for investing in cancer control

Create healthy environmentsShare my story

Take control of my cancer journeySpeak out

Tell us why this nominee should be recognized for excellence in AYA oncology care. This can be done as a story (max 500 words), video or audio clip (1 to 3 mins), drawing or photograph with description (max 500 words).

Submissions can be sent via:

• Email at aya@uhn.ca

• Message or post on our Facebook: AYA Program at Princess Margaret

• Message or tweet us on Twitter: @ayaprogram

For additional questions, please connect with us through email or any one of our social media platforms. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Michael Kamin Hart Award. This award is offered annually in memory of Michael, a young man previously diagnosed with lymphoma and recognizes an employee or volunteer at The Princess Margaret who has had an exceptional impact on the experience and care of an AYA patient (ages 39 and under). Nominations will be accepted from patients, family and friends, and health care providers by Friday, March 17, 2017.

To nominate, please provide us with the following information:

Basic information about nominator (your name, email and phone contact, relationship to nominee) and nominee (name, job title, and department).

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AYA is Accepting Nominations for the Michael Kamin Hart AwardMehvish Syed, CFRE, Manager, Leadership Giving, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

• Finding Cancer Early – what women need to know

• Finding Cancer Early – what men need to know

• Monthly Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

• One Step at a Time – self-help guides about quitting smoking

• Live Free of Second Hand Smoke

• Smoking Cessation Programs

• Quit Smoking to Get the Best From Your Cancer Treatment

• Know About Alcohol and Cancer Risk

• How to Find Good Quality Health Information on the Internet

• Health Literacy: Why is it important?

• Support information and much more!

Know about alcohol and cancer risk

Read this resource to learn:

• How alcohol increases your risk of cancer

• How you can lower your risk of getting cancer

• How you can reduce the amount of alcohol you drink

• Where to find help, treatment and support

• Where to find more information on alcohol and cancer risk

Information for patients and families

Please visit the UHN Patient Education website for more health information: www.uhnpatienteducation.ca

© 2015 University Health Network. All rights reserved.

This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional

medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific

medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.

Author: Taraneh Tofighi (Medical Student), Mihaela Dirlea (Research Analyst)

Created: 09/2015

Form: D-8570

Princess Margaret

How to Find Good Quality Health Information on the Internet

Read this booklet to help you: • get started using the Internet to learn about health • decide if you can trust the health information on a webpage

• protect your privacy when using the Internet • learnmoreaboutwheretofindqualityhealthinformation

Information for patients and families

Please visit the UHN Patient Education website for more health information: www.uhnpatienteducation.ca

© 2014 University Health Network. All rights reserved.

This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional

medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific

medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.

Author: UHN Patient and Family Education Program

Created: 01/2006Form: D-5230 (03/2014)

UHN

Health Literacy:

Why is it important?

Have you ever been confused by what your doctor is saying?

Have you ever asked a question of your health provider and

not understood the answer?

Have you ever not asked a question because you were anxious

or embarrassed?

You are not alone.

Information for patients and families

Please visit the UHN Patient Education website for more health information: www.uhnpatienteducation.ca

© 2013 University Health Network. All rights reserved.

This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional

medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific

medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.

Author: Patient and Family Education

Created: 01/2009

Form: D-5586 (11/2013)

UHN

The information contained in this newsletter is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.

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“When you’ve had cancer, every day is a gift.”

“ Thanks to the groundbreaking research, the care of Dr. Messner and the compassion of the whole team at The Princess Margaret, I’m here today.”

See Chris Taylor’s story at www.thepmcf.ca

A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@thepmcf.ca

“When you’ve had cancer, every day is a gift.”

“ Thanks to the groundbreaking research, the care of Dr. Messner and the compassion of the whole team at The Princess Margaret, I’m here today.”

See Chris Taylor’s story at www.thepmcf.ca

A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@thepmcf.ca

“When you’ve had cancer, every day is a gift.”

“ Thanks to the groundbreaking research, the care of Dr. Messner and the compassion of the whole team at The Princess Margaret, I’m here today.”

See Chris Taylor’s story at www.thepmcf.ca

A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@thepmcf.ca

“When you’ve had cancer, every day is a gift.”

“ Thanks to the groundbreaking research, the care of Dr. Messner and the compassion of the whole team at The Princess Margaret, I’m here today.”

See Chris Taylor’s story at www.thepmcf.ca

A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@thepmcf.ca

–Chris Taylor