Wellspring Cancer Support

We provide free programs and services that meet the non-medical needs of people living with cancer.

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Catch up on our latest Be Well talk! This is the first part of a 3-part series called Navigating Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer.

In this Be Well Talk recording, we'll look at persistent pain after breast cancer and its causes.🎗️

Watch here: https://t.co/KVXgjH28AJ

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This Pride Month, Wellspring proudly celebrates and stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 🌈

Learn more about our dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ programming on our website: https://t.co/HWFW5CfmhX

#PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA #CancerSupport #Pride2026 #CommunitySupport

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At Wellspring, we know cancer impacts more than physical health. https://t.co/5U7csK2obJ shared an opinion piece by Brenda Delodder, CEO of Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, that explores the toll cancer can have on both patients & caregivers. Read: https://t.co/Hv6bv3GjNw

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At Wellspring, we know cancer impacts more than physical health. 💚

Brenda Delodder, CEO of Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, shared an op-ed featured by https://t.co/5U7csK2obJ that explores the toll cancer can have on patients and caregivers.

🔗: https://t.co/Hv6bv3GjNw

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Axillary Web Syndrome, often called “cording,” is a common side effect after lymph node dissection that can affect daily activities.

In this Be Well Talk recording, learn how to recognize the signs and manage discomfort. 🌿

Watch here: https://t.co/pA7V34c2mF

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After being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, Sandra wasn’t sure she wanted support. But through Wellspring’s Cancer Exercise, she found more than physical strength – she found connection, encouragement, and people who truly understood.

Read her story: https://t.co/Fn1y9dFqnF

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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can make everyday activities like walking or balancing feel challenging.

In this Be Well Talk recording, learn practical strategies to support stability, movement, and overall well-being. 💪

Watch: https://t.co/FhfabqR0Ms

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This May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Caregiver Awareness Month – a reminder that cancer impacts more than the body.

No one should have to navigate cancer alone. And no caregiver should feel invisible while doing it.

Learn more: https://t.co/s1WZ4tZiTG

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May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month. 💚

Our free self-paced webinar explores how pelvic health physiotherapy can help support recovery, manage symptoms, and improve wellbeing after treatment.

Access the resource: https://t.co/qZZ0coFm3A

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #CancerSupport

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May is Leave a Legacy month in Canada.

After finding support and community at Wellspring during her cancer journey, Jane made the decision to leave a gift in her will.

Visit https://t.co/vMpTtuVFUm to read Jane’s story and learn more about leaving a legacy with Wellspring.

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Have you been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer? Become a Peer Support Volunteer and help someone else navigate the challenges of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Apply: https://t.co/RgVeQ27GaW

Provided in partnership with @pancreaticna

#PancreaticCancer #CancerSupport #Volunteer

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Cancer care doesn’t end when treatment does.

In this feature from @macleans we shared how our programs help people move from isolation to connection.

Learn more: https://t.co/Dtnr8iVSyx

#CancerSupport #CancerCare #SupportBeyondTreatment

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Happy National Volunteer Week! 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the people who make Wellspring what it is — our volunteers.

You are the heart of our community, helping ensure that no one faces cancer alone.

#NVW2026 #ThankYouVolunteers

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After being diagnosed, Lejla faced overwhelming physical pain and a difficult mental health journey.

Through compassionate care, Lejla found a place where she did not have to face cancer alone.

👉 Read Lejla’s story: https://t.co/jfVzpTkdge

#MultipleMyeloma #CancerSupport

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When a child is living with cancer, parents and caregivers carry so much behind the scenes. The Parents of Children with Cancer Support Circle offers a space just for them. 💚

📅 Dates:
• April 16
• May 21

🔗 https://t.co/yTm9pVcZyX

#CaregiverSupport #ChildhoodCancer

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Today is World Psycho-Oncology Day 💚

At Wellspring, we know that cancer affects more than the body. That’s why psychosocial support is at the heart of everything we do.

Learn more at https://t.co/odsM4wmckh

#WPOD2026 #MakeTheInvisibleVisible @IPOSPsychoOncol

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We’re proud to see the impact of Nourish 💚

Recently, Jill Burns from @OttawaCancer and Inuit Elder Sipporah Enuaraq shared how Nourish is supporting people living with cancer on Rogers TV Ottawa’s In the Know and CTV’s Your Morning.

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/jY8P4P15yN

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Being a caregiver means being a steady source of strength. On #NationalCaregiversDay, we honour you. 💚

#Wellspring offers programs created just for caregivers, so you can find support when you need it most.

Learn more: https://t.co/54Sq89bJlI

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When her husband Peter was diagnosed with cancer, Kathy didn’t know where to turn. At #Wellspring, they found more than support: they found community, connection, and a way to navigate it all together. 💚

🔗 Read their story: https://t.co/YdGEpMl4ux

#CancerSupport #LegacyGiving

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On Jan 14, Wellspring came together with Tungasuvvingat Inuit and the @OttawaCancer for the second Nourish for the Inuit Community event of the year - bringing Inuit community members together to share stories, food, and knowledge. Thank you to all!