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SUMMARY:The Landscape of Grief
DESCRIPTION:This heartfelt session explores the often-unspoken grief experienced by caregivers as they accompany a loved one through illness\, decline\, and death. From anticipatory grief to the quiet sorrow that lingers beyond loss\, caregivers carry a unique emotional burden that can be deeply isolating. Together\, we’ll create space to acknowledge and honour the evolving roles\, shifting identities\, and layered emotions that caregivers navigate. We will also reflect on how grief differs depending on the nature of the relationship\, whether with a parent\, spouse\, child\, or friend\, and how communities can better support those walking these paths. Through compassionate dialogue and shared insight\, this session invites connection\, validation\, and healing.  \nIn this webinar\, you will learn to:  \n\nRecognize and define anticipatory and cumulative grief as experienced by caregivers\, including how these forms of grief can manifest emotionally\, physically\, and relationally over time.  \nDifferentiate between the emotional landscapes of various types of loss (e.g.\, parent\, spouse\, child\, friend) and understand how each shapes the caregiver’s grief journey before and after death. \nIdentify supportive strategies and community practices that validate and hold space for caregiver grief\, while promoting resilience\, connection\, and healing throughout the caregiving and bereavement process.\n\nSpeaker bio:\nRenee Moor is a Buddhist psychotherapist\, certified death doula\, yoga and meditation teacher\, and Usui Reiki master. Her work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves emotional\, spiritual\, and practical support at the end of life. Following the profound personal losses of both her father and husband within a 16-month span\, Renee was deeply moved by the gaps in care and companionship available during these transitions. In response\, she founded Journey Home for Empowered Living and Dying\, a registered charity based in Dundas\, Ontario. The organization provides compassionate\, community-based services including death doula support\, grief counselling\, public workshops\, and educational programming. Through advocacy and care\, Journey Home is committed to helping individuals and families navigate death and dying with dignity\, presence\, and peace\, creating space for meaningful and empowered end-of-life experiences.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/the-landscape-of-grief/
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SUMMARY:Primary brain tumours statistics in Canada: Incidence\, prevalence and survival rates
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we will share key findings from the most recent data including incidence rates\, prevalence rates\, and survival rates of 25 brain tumour groups\, classified based on location and histology. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn to:  \n\nUnderstand the role of cancer registry in the surveillance of primary brain tumours. \nUnderstand the heterogeneity in brain tumour patient incidence\, prevalence\, and survival experiences.  \nBe aware of the data tool that can be used to obtain various brain tumour-related statistics.\n\nSpeaker bio:\nDr. Yuan obtained a PhD degree in Statistics from the University of Waterloo in 2008 and joined the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta in 2011. Her research program focused on developing and applying biostatistical methods in cancer related to population health and biomedical research. Dr. Yuan’s ongoing applied health research focuses primarily on two areas: one is risk prediction of late effects in childhood cancer survivors and the related methodology aspect; and the other is brain tumour surveillance and developing artificial intelligence tools for improving cancer surveillance.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/primary-brain-tumours-statistics-in-canada-incidence-prevalence-and-survival-rates/
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SUMMARY:Creating a user centric neuro-oncology program through the empowerment of patients and providers
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will discuss how academic and entrepreneurial approaches were combined to create a user-centric\, rapidly adaptive brain tumour program.  \nIn this webinar\, you will learn to:  \n\nReview barriers to care for Canadians diagnosed with brain tumours. \nIntroduce the design thinking paradigm for product development. \nShare practical interventions that empower patients and reduce administrative burden for healthcare workers.\n\nSpeaker bio:\nDr. Teresa Purzner earned her MD in 2009 and completed four years of neurosurgical residency in Toronto before pursuing a PhD in developmental neurobiology at Stanford University. There\, she combined mass spectrometry with developmental biology to identify novel therapeutic targets for pediatric brain tumours\, leading to the discovery of a new drug target in medulloblastoma. In collaboration with Stanford SPARK and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium\, she helped translate this discovery into a first-in-child clinical trial of a CK2 inhibitor. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards\, including the Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate and BioX Fellowship\, the Annual Award of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery\, the Weston Havens Foundation Award\, the AANS Louise Eisenhardt Award\, and the Neurosurgery Research and Education Fellowship. In 2021\, she was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. Dr. Purzner is also the founder of Cerebelly\, a science-based baby food company focused on early brain development\, now available in over 15\,000 stores across North America. Dr. Purzner now runs a neurosurgical practice and translational research lab at Queen’s University with her husband\, Dr. James Purzner. Together\, they focus on advancing care and scientific understanding for patients with brain tumours through integrated clinical and research innovation.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/creating-a-user-centric-neuro-oncology-program-through-the-empowerment-of-patients-and-providers/
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SUMMARY:Navigating cognitive symptoms in individuals with brain tumours
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive symptoms are common among individuals living with brain tumours and can significantly affect daily life and well-being. This webinar will explore cognitive symptoms that may occur\, such as difficulties with memory\, attention\, and communication. Underlying causes of these symptoms will be reviewed\, including the impact of the tumour on the brain and effects of treatment such as surgery\, radiation\, and chemotherapy. Evidence-based strategies and practical tools will be presented to help individuals manage cognitive challenges and support quality of life.  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nIdentify cognitive symptoms that may be experienced by individuals with brain tumours and their impact on daily functioning. \nExplain the underlying causes of cognitive symptoms. \nDiscuss evidence-based strategies and interventions to support the management of cognitive symptoms.  \n\nSpeaker bio:\nDr. Angela Sekely is a neuropsychologist at the Pencer Brain Tumor Center and Pediatric Aftercare Program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her clinical practice encompasses neuropsychological assessment for adults with primary brain tumours and adult survivors of pediatric cancers. Angela is involved in the clinical supervision of graduate students and research. Her research focuses on investigating the effects of cancer and its treatment on cognitive\, psychological\, and functional outcomes\, and ways to help improve functioning.  \nRegister
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SUMMARY:10 Steps to Support Your Brain with Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the foods you eat can power your brain! In this presentation\, we’ll explore 10 simple\, science-backed steps to nourish your brain\, boost memory\, support mood and improve focus\, naturally. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your thinking\, reduce brain fog\, or simply feel your best\, these practical nutrition tips will help you take care of your brain “one bite at a time”. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the connection between nutrition and brain health\, including how certain nutrients influence memory\, mood and cognitive function.\nIdentify practical dietary habits or food choices that can support and protect brain function at any age.\nApply at least 2–3 brain-friendly nutrition strategies in everyday life to support focus\, energy and overall mental well-being.\n\nSpeaker bio:\nA brain tumour diagnosis can make the world of nutrition even more confusing and overwhelming than it was before. Add some Netflix documentaries to that\, and you can be left in total fear of food. Susannah Juteau’s primary goal as a Registered Dietitian is to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information by separating fads from facts. This way\, you can create a personalized diet plan tailored to your preferences\, lifestyle\, budget\, sensitivities and more. \nFollowing a 10-hour brain surgery to remove a benign brain tumour back in 2013\, Susannah suffered with constant\, debilitating headaches\, out-of-whack hormones and completely sapped energy levels. She felt a lack of control and that her body had betrayed her. After trying everything and attending every possible appointment\, she almost gave in to the advice of “just accept it.” Then\, she had a moment of clarity. None of the health professionals ever discussed nutrition with her. She drew on her background in Neuroscience and Nutrition and dove deep into the research\, beyond the generic nutrition information. She now devotes her expertise to helping others navigate\, not only what to eat\, but also when to eat it\, so that they can find their glow and feel like themselves again. \nNutrition has a profound impact on repairing gut health\, enhancing mental clarity and reducing fatigue\, and aiding in coping with stress. A properly tailored plan can also reduce your risk of recurrence and improve medication side effects. Let’s bust through some biases and peel away the fear tactics to leave you with a healthy\, balanced approach to feeding your body. \nRegister
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