Program and service
What types of wellness activities does the WICWC offer to promote healing and balance?
Yoga, meditation, art therapy, relaxation classes, and other holistic programs.
Why are volunteers essential to the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre?
Because they help deliver programs, support clients, and maintain daily operations of the Centre.
How many pillars make up the WICWC’s model of wellness?
Seven.
What is the longest bone in the human body
a. Calcaneus
b. Femur
c. Manuelus
d. Humerus
Femur
Environ combien de Canadiens sur deux recevront un diagnostic de cancer au cours de leur vie ?
Environ 1 Canadien sur 2.
Who can participate in the programs offered by the WICWC?
People living with cancer and their supporters
What kinds of volunteer roles are available at the WICWC?
Administrative support, hospitality, program assistance, event planning, and wellness facilitation.
Which pillar focuses on exercise, body movement, and physical strength?
The Physical Pillar.
After drinking five energy drinks during an all-nighter, which organ is now writing a strongly worded complaint to your brain?
A. Liver
B. Kidneys
C. Heart
D. Stomach
Kidneys
Chez les femmes canadiennes, quel cancer est le plus souvent diagnostiqué ?
Le cancer du sein.
What kinds of one-on-one wellness sessions are available at the Centre?
Massage, reflexology, energy healing, and other relaxation-based therapies
How can someone apply to become a volunteer at the WICWC?
By filling out the volunteer application form on the Centre’s “Get Involved” page.
Which pillar emphasizes mental health, emotional expression, and coping skills?
The Emotional Pillar.
Which structure is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Superior vena cava
B. Pulmonary artery
Chez les hommes, quel cancer est le plus fréquent au Canada ?
Le cancer de la prostate.
Are WICWC’s wellness programs intended to replace medical treatment?
No, they are meant to complement medical care, not replace it.
What main value motivates volunteers at the Centre to give their time freely?
Compassion and the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people
Which pillar promotes informed decision-making by offering education and reliable resources?
The Informational Pillar.
Which muscle isn't biarticular (cross two joints)
a. quadriceps
b. Hamstring
c. Sartorius
d. Gluteus maxmus (grand fessier)
d. Gluteus maxmus
Quel groupe d’âge présente la plus forte incidence globale de cancer ? (à partir de quelle âge)
Les adultes de 50 ans et plus.
What approach does the WICWC use to address overall health and well-being?
A holistic approach that integrates physical, emotional, and social wellness.
What benefit do volunteers themselves often gain from their involvement at WICWC?
sense of fulfillment, connection, and purpose through helping others in the community.
What is the name of the pillar that focuses on creating fair and accessible systems of support for people affected by cancer?
The Systemic Pillar.
What is a "physiological shunt"
A. An abnormal connection between arteries and veins
B. A normal passage of some blood that bypasses the alveoli without gas exchange
C. Complete blockage of airflow to the lungs
D. Leakage of blood into the pleural cavity
B. A normal passage of some blood that bypasses the alveoli without gas exchange
Quel est le type de cancer dont l’incidence a le plus augmenté au cours des dernières décennies chez les jeunes adultes ?
Le mélanome (cancer de la peau).