Straddling Worlds

. . . the idea of straddling mainstream and complementary medicine made sense to me. I wanted to find out if naturopathy could complement the treatment I’d be getting from the cancer center. If I was going to do everything possible to fight my cancer and be as healthy as possible through treatment, I wanted to take advantage of the best each had to offer.

ARTICLES

Living life after breast cancer, including living with the fear that it might come back for Outreach, published by the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (PDF, page 8)

Straddling complementary and mainstream medicine for the Cancer Knowledge Network.

But Hope is Longer in Healthwise Ottawa, (PDF, page 32).

Straddling in the Country of Cancer for the Carp Ridge Eco Wellness Centre.

Discovering an 'oasis' in my breast cancer support group for The Globe and Mail.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre is the first integrative cancer care and research centre in central and eastern Canada, established to improve quality of life for those touched by cancer. Through clinical practice, research and education, they strive to assess and reduce possible causes of cancer while exploring innovative integrative treatments. 

Breast Cancer Action Quebec advocates for breast cancer prevention and the elimination of environmental toxins linked to the disease. They work to empower people to make the societal changes needed to stop the disease before it starts.

Canadian Breast Cancer Network is Canada's leading survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals concerned about breast cancer. CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer survivors and patients through promotion of information sharing, education and advocacy activities.