Welcome
The Purple Lupin Project is a volunteer organization dedicated
to bringing
up-to-date breast cancer information to the people of
Newfoundland and
Labrador. In addition to this web site and a
paper resource guide, we assemble and distribute Purple Lupin
Kits for people newly diagnosed with the disease.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Lupin
Partnership is
sponsored by the Breast Screening Program for Newfoundland
and Labrador, Eastern Health.
Resource Guide
Our resource guide lists a wide variety of breast cancer services and sources of support in Newfoundland and Labrador. There's information about retailers of breast prostheses, hospital services across the province, support groups, community organizations and much more.
- if you would like us to add your information to this guide, please contact us
About Us
Our history, mission statement, current projects and future
plans can all be found here,
along with a list of the Purple Lupin Kit's contents and expressions of
thanks to all those individuals and organizations who support our work.
Calendar
Our calendar is updated frequently and includes support group schedules around Newfoundland and Labrador, community fundraising events, and national teleconferences and meetings.
- to list your event, please contact us
Links
Here you will find a short list of reliable links to get you started.
- what is your favourite breast cancer site? We'll add it if you let us know
Organizations
Here you will find a list of Canadian breast cancer organizations with contact names, addresses and numbers. Most also have informative web sites to explore. In the resource guide there is also a list of community organizations such as the Red Cross.
Support
Face-to-face support groups, toll-free telephone numbers, internet mailing lists, the Annual Breast Cancer Retreat - there are many ways to reach out, whether you're looking for information, practical advice or emotional support.
- visit our calendar
for support group meetings across Newfoundland and Labrador
Disclaimer
The purpose of the Purple Lupin Project's web site is to provide public access to a wide range of health and medical information, not to give medical advice or interpretation.
That the Purple Lupin Project provides this information does not imply recommendation or endorsement. This web site is not a substitute for consultation with a health professional. We encourage you to contact your health professional if you have any questions concerning care or treatment.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the
official
policy of Health Canada.