Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day aims to raise awareness for cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. This year, Hope & Cope’s executive director, Rick Simoneau, and exercise program coordinator, Anh Thy Le Quang, spoke on...
by Brian Goodman Wednesday, February 7, 2024, has been marked in my calendar since I first joined Hope & Cope as a volunteer a few months ago. I have heard, from both staff and other volunteers at Hope & Cope, that the volunteers are the heart of the...
For over 40 years, Hope & Cope has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally as a model for volunteer based cancer support services. Hope & Cope is a non-profit organization that relies on over 300 volunteers and a team of professional staff who...
A major side effect of cancer treatment is a lingering fatigue that affects many aspects of patients’ daily lives. At Hope & Cope, we are well aware of this syndrome, and we offer various activities to help patients cope with that situation. On February 5, Annie...
On January 22nd, Hope & Cope will host a French webinar titled, “Essais cliniques : questions / réponses.” Alex Nowakowski and his colleagues from the Research Initiative Outreach Team (RIOT) will lead this session. This is a group of a dozen dedicated graduate...
Brain fog, previously known as “chemo brain” is the common term for what doctors call “cancer-related cognitive dysfunction.” It refers to changes in thinking and cognition that can occur before, during, and after cancer treatment. As Annie Pettorelli, an occupational...
Morning Mobility – in person – Bilingual Open to cancer survivors Over the course of your cancer journey, you might feel tight and stiff as a result of your surgery, treatment, or general physical inactivity.[...]
Chair workout – online – in English Open to cancer survivors The goals of this class are to help you improve core stability, posture & balance. This full body workout focuses on posture, strength, breathing,[...]
Tai Chi – in person – Bilingual Open to cancer survivors This ancient martial art form engages the body and mind using movement, mediation and breathing to improve health and well-being. It increases strength, improves[...]
Open art Studio – In person – Bilingual Open to cancer survivors Take this opportunity to explore your creative side, while connecting with other cancer survivors. Learn different artistic techniques in a fun relaxed atmosphere.[...]
Voices of choir – in person – Bilingual Open to cancer survivors, caregivers and volunteers Discover your voice and share your love of singing with other cancer survivors! No audition, no previous experience necessary. Please[...]
Mourning Walk – in person – Bilingual Open to people who are grieving Weekly walks in peaceful surroundings with others who are grieving the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Start time is[...]
Stronger Together, Patient Support Group – hybrid (in person and online) – in English Open to cancer survivors only. Former name of the group was Cancer Connects. An open-ended, regular support group for survivors to[...]
Group Reiki – online – BilingualOpen to survivors, caregivers Reiki is a Japanese method of channeling energy that can help achieve peace of mind and physical well-being. Two Reiki masters will lead this workshop that[...]
Mourning Café Support Group – online – Bilingual Free session, open to those who have recently experienced a loss to cancer. This group is for anyone who has recently lost a loved one to cancer.[...]
Feel Good Yoga – online – Bilingual Open to cancer survivors The practice of this form of exercise aims to achieve a state of peace and relaxation. The class emphasizes gentle movement, breathing techniques and[...]