Education & Support Videos

From symposia to Speaker Series, Ovarian Cancer Canada hosts informative, virtual events throughout the year. These free events help connect people affected by ovarian cancer with leading insights and resources, direct from thought leaders and experts.

See below for recordings of past sessions, or find upcoming events.

Unpacking palliative: The myths and the realities. Recorded on March 8, 2023
Manitoba Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium Presented in partnership by Manitoba Ovarian Cancer Research Program, Ovarian Cancer Canada, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, and CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. Recorded on February 23, 2023
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Writing through cancer: How writing can be healing with Dr. Sharon Bray, author, educator, and someone who knows what it’s like to be diagnosed with cancer. Recorded on January 31, 2023
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | The Evidence on Movement and Exercise for Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Culos-Reed, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, and Teal Sisters living with ovarian cancer. Recorded on December 7, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada's National Symposium 2022 | Day 2 Recorded on November 9, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada's National Symposium 2022 | Day 1 Recorded on November 8, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Advocating for the care you deserve with Dr. Rob Rutledge, Radiation Oncologist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Teal Sisters living with ovarian cancer. Recorded on September 20, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Research Forum: Building a Pipeline of Progress This event brings together researchers and Teal Sisters from across Canada to discuss the research that is changing ovarian cancer treatment and care. Recorded on June 8, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada & Cancer Care Manitoba | Lunch and Learn: Complementary therapies with Dr. Lynda G. Balneaves, from the Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba. Recorded on May 24, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada & Cancer Care Manitoba | Lunch and Learn: Improving bowel habits through diet with Robin Chambers, Oncology Dietitian. Recorded on May 17, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada & Cancer Care Manitoba | Lunch and Learn: Living an ACTIVE life with and beyond cancer with Julianna Dreger, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, University of Calgary’s Health and Wellness Lab, and Manuel Ester, PhD Candidate. Recorded on May 10, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | The 411 on sexual changes after cancer with Dr. Anne Katz, Certified sexuality counselor and Clinical Nurse Specialist. Recorded on April 20, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Learning to manage your fear of recurrence with Professor Sophie Lebel, clinical psychologist and professor. Recorded on March 23, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Getting to know your oncology pharmacist with Erin Francis, Oncology Pharmacist. Recorded on January 26, 2022
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Scientific progress against ovarian cancer. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | The power of genetics: What it means to you and your family. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | How the pandemic affects cancer care. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Cannabis and cancer: What you need to know. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Integrative medicine: A combined approach to care. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Managing the side effects of treatment. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Navigating the system of care: Practical advice for your journey. Recorded on November 6, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Powered by impact . Recorded on November 5, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada's Fall Symposium | Powered by impact panel. Recorded on November 5, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 6: An account of ovarian cancer in Canada, as told by Canadians with Dr. Alicia Tone and Cailey Crawford from Ovarian Cancer Canada. Recorded on October 13, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 5: Living with resilience in the face of uncertainty with Roy Ellis, a therapist, speaker, and author from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Recorded on September 22, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 4: An introduction to mindfullness with Dr. Hannah Nette, Physician and Director of Clinical Services at InspireHealth. Recorded on June 16, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Powered by impact. Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Panel discussion: Powered by impact . Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Ovarian Cancer Canada’s OvCAN initiative: Advancing scientific discoveries . Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Meet the OvCAN patient partners in research. Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Meet the next generation of ovarian cancer researchers. Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Healthy eating for Teal Sisters. Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Movement moment. Recorded on May 8, 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day Symposium | Time to laugh. Recorded on May 8, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 3: Living With the Fear of Dying with Jennifer de Wet Turner. Recorded on April 21, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 2: Emotional Healing with Jennifer de Wet Turner. Recorded on March 24, 2021
Ovarian Cancer Canada Speaker Series | Session 1: Demystifying Clinical Trials with Dr. Stephanie Lheureux, Valerie Bowering, and Kathleen Robb. Recorded February 24, 2021
OvCAN: Advancing New Treatments to Improve the Survival of Women with Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, Elisabeth Baugh and Donna Pepin. Recorded on October 24, 2020
The Mysteries of Menopause and In it Together: Relationships in Ovarian Cancer, with Dr. Michelle Jacobson and Dr. Anne Katz. Recorded on October 24, 2020
Prioritizing Your Mental and Emotional Health with Jennifer de Wet Turner. Recorded on October 24, 2020
Maintaining Good Bowel Health in Gynecological Cancers with Dr. Gita Bhat, Nazlin Jivrat, & Aala el Danab. Recorded on October 24, 2020
Ask the Expert with Dr. Taymaa May and Dr. Shaina Lee. Recorded on October 24, 2020
The Power and Practice of Hope, hosted by Ovarian Cancer Canada and presented by Christa Slatnik, Nurse Practitioner in Gynecologic Oncology at CancerCare Manitoba, recorded on Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Implications of a BRCA+ test result: Options for family members and women with ovarian cancer, by Dr. Lesa Dawson, recorded on May 3, 2018
Living with recurrence, by Helen Martin and Marilyn Williams, recorded on March 30, 2017
Coping with Fear of Recurrence, by Dale Dirkse, recorded on November 24, 2016
Ovarian Cancer 101, by Dr. Alon Altman, recorded on October 18, 2016
Ovarian Cancer Research and You: Ovarian Cancer 101 and the Impact of Research, by Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, recorded on May 15, 2016
Sexuality and Women Living With Ovarian Cancer, by Dr. Catherine Classen and Lisa Skelding, recorded on January 27, 2016
For Younger Women with Gynecological Cancer, by Karine Chalifour, recorded on June 4, 2015
Treatment Side Effects and How to Manage Them, by Christa Slatnik, recorded on February 10, 2015

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