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March 28 - 29, 2025
Regina, SK | Fri. March 28, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat. March 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

A connection and knowledge sharing educational event This event is at capacity. Details to join wait list are below.

Event Details

This event is now at capacity. Please email Marianne at mfallis@ovariancanada.org to be added to the wait list.

 

Join the Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Inpower Breast Cancer Survivors for a “Women’s whole health retreat” on March 28-29, 2025 in Regina. This in-person event includes sessions for survivors and their loved ones engage in sessions focused on research, resources and support. There will also be time for networking with others affected by ovarian or breast cancer.

The event will kick off at 6 pm at The Atlas Hotel for an evening of connection including a networking dinner. Then on Saturday, at the Southern Horizons Area Guide Centre’s Girl Guide Hall, you’ll hear insightful information from industry experts and people with lived experience.

Expert speakers joining the event include:

  • Anne Katz, Certified Sexuality Counsellor and Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Amanda Cameron, Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Practitioner
  • Suzanne Funk, Physical Therapist
  • Angelique Lang, Certified Genetics Counsellor
  • Lindsay Roysum, Occupational Therapist
  • And more!

Topic highlights include:

  • Sexual changes after a cancer diagnosis
  • Surgically induced menopause
  • Genetics at play
  • Cognitive hygiene strategies, causes of brain fog and return to work strategies
  • Interactive arts therapy activity
  • And more!

All of this for only $25 registration fee! This fee assists in covering costs related to venue and equipment rentals, meals, and speaker engagement. Register by: March 12, 2025.

This event is hosted by Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Inpower Breast Cancer Survivors in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Canada.

 

This event is hosted by Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Inpower Breast Cancer Survivors in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Canada.

For questions, or to be added to the waitlist, please contact Marianne Fallis, Programs Associate, Ovarian Cancer Canada at mfallis@ovariancanada.org.

Agenda

Friday March 28

Hosted at The Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert St, Regina

6:00 p.m.
Welcome

Evolution of genetics
Angelique Lang
Discuss indications for genetic testing and how the landscape has changed since the ‘BRCA’ days. Review implications of genetic testing results and how results may impact individual and family member management.

Beyond survival: Shaping a life that matters
Karla Combres
In this interactive session, we’ll explore what it means to live with purpose—even, and perhaps especially, when faced with mortality—and create a legacy that reflects your unique values and experiences. Through storytelling, guided reflection, and meaningful conversation, you’ll discover how to make the most of life’s moments—wherever you are on your journey—with empowering takeaways to help you live intentionally every day.

7:40 p.m.
Connection and social 

Connect with other attendees while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner and a cash bar.

Saturday March 29

Hosted at the Southern Horizon’s Area Guide Centre’s Girl Guide Hall, 1530 Broadway Avenue, Regina

8:45 a.m.
Breakfast

Enjoy a continental breakfast to start the day.

9:20 a.m.
Welcome

Join event organizers from SOCS, Inpower, and Ovarian Cancer Canada to start the day.

9:30 a.m.
Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality
Dr. Anne Katz

11:00 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m.
Managing menopausal symptoms and improving health outcomes after cancer treatment
Amanda Cameron
In this presentation, you will hear about menopausal symptoms and long-term health outcomes after menopause.  You will also learn behavioral and lifestyle management strategies to manage symptoms and improve long-term health outcomes.  We will discuss non-hormonal and hormonal treatment options and will discuss the management of Genitourinary Urinary Syndrome of Menopause with hormonal and non-hormonal treatment strategies.

12:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 p.m.
Stretch break
Jenna Leib
Get our minds and bodies ready for the upcoming sessions.

1:15 p.m.
Barriers to sexual intimacy and practical solutions from a pelvic health physio perspective

Suzanne Funk
In this session you will learn about some of the psychosocial changes and physical body changes that can impact sexual intimacy.  You will also learn some of the various strategies and solutions to the issues and concerns that can occur which are related to a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

1:45 p.m.
Clearing the fog: Strategies for cognitive health and returning to work after illness
Lindsay Roysum and Renai Jackle
In this session, you will learn about the causes and effects of brain fog on cognitive functioning and critical thinking. We will explore practical Cognitive Hygiene Strategies to help manage brain fog, including self-care practices to ensure your basic needs are met. Additionally, the session will cover strategies for returning to work after illness. Breast cancer survivor Renai Jackle will share her personal experiences, offering insights into coping with cognitive challenges and reclaiming mental clarity during recovery.

2:45 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.
Belly Dance and Body Image: reclaiming our bodies through mindful movement
Michelle Richter, B.Ed, M.Ed
In this fun, interactive session, Michelle will take us on a journey of rediscovering what it feels like to be in our bodies; post diagnosis, surgery, chemo and/or radiation. With so many factors affecting the physical body because of cancer, Michelle introduces dance as a way to get in touch our femininity and bodies as a journey to healing. The gentle movements will help reconnect our bodies and minds and we will have fun, laugh and support each other in community. No dance experience necessary.

4:00 p.m.
Closing remarks

4:15 p.m.
Safe travels home

*Subject to change.

Speaker biographies