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Artist Group
Artist Group is a volunteer-based small group for sharing creative experiences and skills, organizing art activities and art exhibitions. Registration is required for new participants.
Zumba for Cure Class
A Zumba workout mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It targets areas such as the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals, and […]
Launching online donation service
Art Saving Life Foundation has registered with CanadaHelps.org on Aug 10th, 2009. This is fast and secured way to donate to ASLF through online service “Canada Helps” which is Canada’s only donation portal that provides access to all of Canada’s 80,000 charities.You will receive tax receipt pdf file after online […]
ASLF First Board of Directors Meeting
The Art Saving Life Foundation first board of directors meeting held at Dec 20, 2008 in Montreal. The meeting discussed the mission of foundation, the website development plan and design, the foundation programs and activities in next year.
ASLF Registered
The Art Saving Life Foundation officially registered at Canada Revenue Agency, the effective date of registration is Sept 3rd, 2008. The registration number is 83959 1559 RR0001.
3 Makeup Tips for Women With Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Some women under treatment for breast cancer may wear more makeup or wear it more often to compensate for treatment side effects such as sallow skin or dark under-eye circles. Ramy Gafni, a makeup artist, creator of the DVD, The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Great While Living With […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. One in every nine women in Canada will develop breast cancer during her lifetime and one in 27 will die of it. Although men also can get breast cancer, more than 100 women are diagnosed for each man afflicted.
Early stage breast cancer has an excellent prognosis, with a five-year survival rate of over 90 percent. Currently, greater than two million women in North America are breast cancer survivors.
Cancer treatment varies depending on the type and stage of cancer and the age and medical history of the patient. Treatment may include surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy), chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy or a combination of these therapies.
Of course, all these treatments have side effects. Breast surgery frequently results in decreased strength and range of motion of the affected shoulder and arm. Side effects from other treatments include fatigue, nausea, pain, difficulty sleeping, lowered self-concept, anxiety and depression. Weight gain is often associated with chemotherapy as well.
Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is one of the most common complaints expressed by people with cancer. People may lose their appetite because they feel sick from treatment or because they are upset or depressed about having cancer. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer for this problem. Try each suggestion until you […]
What training/education does an Art Therapist have?
In Canada a Bachelor of Arts (art and psychology courses are recommended) is required before entering one of the Art Therapy programs. These programs include post-graduate diplomas, graduate diplomas, and Master’s degree programs. Please refer to the “Training” page on this website.