Videos

Digestive diseases impact our personal and professional lives making life at home, work, school and recreational areas challenging. The CDHF has introduced the "Let's Talk" series to stimulate open conversation about living with digestive diseases. Ulcerative Colitis is our first series, sponsored by Shire. We have recently launched two new series, one on Colon Cancer Screening and one on GERD.

Colon Cancer Series

Importance of Screening for Colon Cancer Ann Brown was diagnosed with colon cancer and given a 50% chance of surviving when she was 54 years old. In this video she speaks about her diagnosis, fears, treatment and return to health. Hal Zalmanowitz, who may have avoided colon cancer through screening, also offers insights on his experience. Ann and Hal share this video with Dr. Clarence Wong, a gastrointestinal oncologist, who provides advice on risk factors and how to protect yourself from developing colon cancer.
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GERD Series

Understanding and Treating GERD Douglas Bryant blamed himself for his acid reflux but after visiting his doctor, he learned that by not taking action, he would continue to suffer and possibly put himself at risk of developing cancer. Dr. David Armstrong explains what Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is, how it can be treated and why seeking the advice of your physician is important.
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Ulcerative Colitis Series

Growing Up with Ulcerative Colitis Orly Borovitch was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis as a teen. In Growing Up with Ulcerative Colitis, she shares straightforward strategies for dealing with the disease at school and work, when dating and, in social situations.
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Ulcerative Colitis and Your Family Raquel Feldberg is a mother of two who developed ulcerative colitis shortly after the birth of her second child. Learn how her husband and mother support her, how she told her children and, what concerns she has for the future.
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Living with Ulcerative Colitis James Mireau from Alberta candidly talks about his journey with ulcerative colitis from the relief and then disappointment of his diagnosis, accepting and dealing with this chronic illness, the need for mentors and more.
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Conquering Ulcerative Colitis Professional triathlete Jonathan Caron from Quebec is not letting the ulcerative colitis he has struggled with since he was 12 stop him from becoming a world champion. In this educational video, Jonathan talks about the difficulty of dealing with symptoms, isolation, searching for information, being true to yourself and reaching your dreams.
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Managing Ulcerative Colitis at Work Sandra McDermott from Newfoundland provides insight for managing ulcerative colitis at work including speaking to your manager, planning for meetings, considering employment options and more.
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