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Year: 2018
Immunotherapy: The promise of a new era in cancer treatment
By Marina Canalejo CCSN Web Policy Assistant When you hear the word immunotherapy what comes to mind? An obscure therapy of some sort that has not yet been very well explained? In
Pharmacare: Universal or tailored provincial top-up?
By Marina Canalejo CCSN Web Policy Assistant In February of this year, a commission led by former Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins was formed to study the cost of prescription drugs and
Sun Awareness Week: Safety Tips
It’s getting warmer outside! With the summer season fast approaching, many of us find ourselves spending a lot more time outside. Whether you’re biking to work, going on a hike, relaxing at
Detecting cancer gene mutations from home: What you need to know
By Allison MacAlister CCSN Communications & Social Media Coordinator On March 6th 2018, the DNA test company 23andMe announced that it now has approval to tell customers of their mail-in DNA-testing kit
What is Cancer Rehabilitation? Part One
By Jaymee Maaghop CCSN Public Policy Assistant In a report released in 2017, it was found that one in every two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This report