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Are the doctors at InspireHealth general practitioners or oncologists?

Our doctors are trained as family doctors and have special interest in supportive cancer care. Our doctors will work with your family doctor and/or oncologist, and are not meant to replace them.

What does InspireHealth think of chemotherapy, radiation and other standard treatments?

InspireHealth honors and values standard treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery when recommended by our specialist physician colleagues. All of our offerings and evidence based supportive care services are intended to complement any treatment that may be offered or that a patient may be receiving. We offer our services to patients who may not be undergoing treatment as well. Patients are encouraged to play an active role in their own care and recovery program. Respecting patient choice and autonomy is paramount and very empowering to patients attending our programs and services.

Is there communication between my regular doctor, oncologist and my InspireHealth physician?

Yes. Upon request, we would send a letter to the physicians who have been involved in your care, and we are happy to connect with them as needed.

Who can participate in your programs?

Anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis, currently or in the past, can participate in our programs. The programs are designed for adults aged 16 and older. No referral is necessary.

What can I do if I don’t have the energy to attend the LIFE Program?

We strive to make you as comfortable as possible during the program by providing mats, blankets, reclining chairs and pillows, as needed. Many of our patients come to the program with a support person to assist them or take notes.

If you are not able to attend the program, your support person is more than welcome to attend on your behalf. If sections of the program are missed due to illness or conflicting appointments, please ask our front desk staff, for details regarding covering the missed information.

If you have a cold or the flu on the program days, please re-book for a later date, as we may have participants attending who have a compromised immune system.

Can I become a patient at InspireHealth without going through the LIFE Program?

Yes.

Do I need a referral to participate? Is there any fee for seeing the doctor?

No referral is necessary to see a medical doctor, and InspireHealth is free-of-charge to those with a valid provincial health card.

Are support people welcome to attend InspireHealth’s programs?

Yes! Support people who become a Support Member, may attend the LIFE Program, the Support Members support group, as well as selected other classes. For classes, priority is given to cancer patients, so please call ahead for space availability and to find out which other classes are available for attendance.

What happens if I cannot attend an appointment or class? Is there a cancellation policy?

If you cannot attend a class or appointment, we kindly request that you notify us as soon as possible. A minimum of 24 hour notice is appreciated as this will enable us to accommodate other members on the waiting list.

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Regular exercise has been shown to have no negativ Regular exercise has been shown to have no negative effect on lymphedema and in many cases, even improve it.

Our March 2021 Research Update focuses on the review and analysis of the existing research related to resistance (strength) exercise, and its impact on lymphedema among breast cancer survivors. The authors analyze data from 29 studies as well as perform additional statistical analyses of the data.

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It's in these moments that we can forget about good posture. Slumped shoulders and neck strain are a sign for us to be more mindful of how we balance our bodies. 

Movements and stretches are needed throughout the day to give our bones, muscles, and joints proper care and attention. Standing up every 20 minutes to shake off our sitting posture and opening up through our chest will allow us to release stagnant energy in our body. 

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Sometimes, we need a reminder to notice and apprec Sometimes, we need a reminder to notice and appreciate the simple things we have in our lives. 

Take a moment to look around your home for the “simple” things that add value to your life, but that you may take for granted. Perhaps it’s sipping from your favourite tea mug, the smell of a beeswax candle, your warmest slippers, or your dishwasher.

Simple things are so precious if we pause to hold gratitude for them. For example, “I am grateful for my coziest blanket. It keeps me nice and warm every night". 

Now, take a few more moments to journal your thoughts of gratitude for the "simple" things in your life that bring you warmth.

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