April 6, 2017

2017 Call for Nominations: CADTH Board of Directors and Advisory and Expert Committees

CADTH is seeking nominations to its Board of Directors and its advisory and expert committees, including nominations for expert, patient, and public members. CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible...
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March 28, 2017

Budget 2017 through the eyes of patients

Contributed by Steve Sampson, VP Health and Life Sciences, Global Public Affairs Key points from Budget 2017: Major transfers to Provinces remain as negotiated (3% annual increase, plus targeted funds...
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March 27, 2017

Patient advocacy experts gather to start a conversation on cancer immunotherapy in Canada

Inaugural patient summit brings together experts across oncology to collaborate on patient access to innovative cancer treatments and foster collaboration amongst patient groups and the medical community to improve patient...
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March 24, 2017

Ontario Latest Province to Cover Cost of Immuno-Oncology Treatment OPDIVO® (nivolumab)

Eligible Ontario residents with difficult-to-treat advanced cancers can now access an innovative new treatment option without having to pay out-of-pocket. MONTREAL, QUEBEC – March 22, 2017 – Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada...
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March 22, 2017

Asbestos is a dangerous substance much like lead

Written by: The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance It seems almost everyone today knows asbestos is a dangerous substance much like lead. If pressed however, it can be confusing why that is....
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March 20, 2017

Drug Pricing Policy Summit forms working groups to move themes into action

Drug Pricing Policy Working Group Media Release For immediate release: TORONTO, ON - In November 2016, over 40 patient groups met in Toronto for the first Drug Pricing Policy in...
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March 9, 2017

Watch our most recent webinar: New Diagnostics Guiding Oncology Treatment Decisions

Webinar Information: The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network was pleased to offer another webinar on precision medicine and diagnostic services, welcoming oncology and pathology centre expertise along with policy experts to...
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March 2, 2017

Register for our upcoming webinar: New Diagnostics Guiding Oncology Treatment Decisions

Webinar Information: The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network is pleased to offer another webinar on precision medicine and diagnostic services, welcoming oncology and pathology centre expertise along with policy experts to...
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March 1, 2017

Watch our most recent webinar: Healthcare in the Federal Budget and How It May Affect Patients

Webinar Information: The upcoming federal budget may contain announcements related to the way healthcare is funded in Canada, including changes to the regulation of pharmaceutical prices. Value for taxpayer money...
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