Finding support — and even joy — at a home away from home
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Kelowna Lodge
When Warren Waseen envisioned his prostate cancer treatment, he certainly didn’t picture long walks, cheerful banter, and singing. But that’s what he remembers most about his recovery at a CCS lodge, which you made possible with your donations.
Warren’s journey began when his doctor advised he take a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The ensuing diagnosis of prostate cancer left him in disbelief; but that quickly turned to fear when he learned he had to travel far from home to receive radiation treatment.
Fortunately, Warren was able to stay at a CCS lodge, a warm and supportive environment for people with cancer who need to travel for treatment.
“Everybody would talk over breakfast and supper, we went outside for walks, and it was such a good feeling to talk to other people with their own cancer stories,” he says.
Warren also credits the accommodating and welcoming staff for helping him to heal: “They were all cheerful and singing, and they made it such a friendly atmosphere.
“I don’t know how to say thank you enough,” says Warren. “Places like the lodge save lives.”
Warren’s journey began when his doctor advised he take a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The ensuing diagnosis of prostate cancer left him in disbelief; but that quickly turned to fear when he learned he had to travel far from home to receive radiation treatment.
Fortunately, Warren was able to stay at a CCS lodge, a warm and supportive environment for people with cancer who need to travel for treatment.
“Everybody would talk over breakfast and supper, we went outside for walks, and it was such a good feeling to talk to other people with their own cancer stories,” he says.
Warren also credits the accommodating and welcoming staff for helping him to heal: “They were all cheerful and singing, and they made it such a friendly atmosphere.
“I don’t know how to say thank you enough,” says Warren. “Places like the lodge save lives.”