One in two Canadians is expected to develop cancer in their lifetime and most don’t know about cancer wellness programs that can help them live well with cancer?
Learning to live WELL with Cancer is Imperative! Don’t be a passive recipient of cancer, learn how to be PROACTIVE!
It is a whole-person approach that empowers people living with cancer by addressing their physical, spiritual, emotional, informational, social, systemic and practical needs. This comprehensive approach complements traditional medicine and allows people to live well with cancer.
Cancer Wellness is vital as it empowers individuals by giving them a sense of control and actively involving them in their own care. It encourages them to make informed decisions and take concrete steps to improve their well-being.
National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day is a crucial initiative because it sheds light on the alarming statistic that 1 in 2 Canadians is expected to develop cancer in their lifetime. Many individuals are unaware of the existence and valuable services provided by cancer wellness centres.
By holding a national awareness day, we can reach a broader audience, educate them about the availability of cancer wellness centres, and encourage them to access the comprehensive support and resources that can enhance their well-being.
In late 2018, the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) applied to Health Canada to proclaim June 26th National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day. The request was approved and the first National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day was held on June 26, 2019.
Leading up to the day, the WICWC, along with partner organizations and volunteers, held a lobby day on Parliament Hill. They met with Members of Parliament and Senators to explain the importance of the day and ask them to help promote it. The meetings were successful and the day was broadly promoted across the country.
