How has COVID-19 affected your cancer treatment?
Colorectal Cancer Canada is asking for participants in a survey running until May 1, 2020. They are asking how COVID-19 has affected your treatment, your stress and your life. If you would like to participate, please visit the survey page.
Your NSWOC nurses are still here for you
One of the […]
It’s looking like BC has being doing really well at minimizing the spread of COVID-19. It’s been a hard adjustment for many, but it is paying off. Thank you for doing your part to keep your friends, family and community safe, and reduce the burden on the health care system.
Serious symptoms, serious care
Even though health […]
Potential scam – be aware!
We are hearing reports of emails that look they are coming from Coloplast warning about product shortages. These are not coming from Coloplast Canada. Please do not click any links in these emails, or provide any information. If you receive one, please forward it to us, or Coloplast, or report it […]
#stayhome
It feels like time is moving more slowly for many people right now, and although it may feel like longer, the instructions to #stayhome have been in place for just over two weeks. On a recent podcast from Preet Bharara, his guest Andy Slavitt mentioned that it is normal to feel restless and like you just want […]
Everyone is worried about how to deal with the COVID-19 virus. People with an ostomy may have additional concerns, if they are currently undergoing treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease or cancer.
The good news is that just having an ostomy does not put you at greater risk for contracting COVID-19. If you are healthy after your […]