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October 24, 2016 / News

Return to work made easier for cancer survivors

Website brings together resources for cancer survivors, healthcare providers, and employers to support staying and returning to work    Returning to work after any illness can be a challenge. For...
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October 21, 2016 / CCSN News

Survivors, MPPs, groups gather for CCSN?s fifth legislative reception at Queen’s Park on October 5, 2016

On October 5, 2016, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network welcomed MPPs, staff, prostate cancer patients, survivors and caregivers and community partners at its fifth annual Legislative Reception at Queen’s Park...
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October 21, 2016 / News

MPP Lisa MacLeod’s Private Member?s Motion on a Compassionate & Catastrophic Care Program

Lisa MacLeod, MPP (Nepean-Carleton) brought forward a Private Members’ Motion on October 20th, to address the funding gap for patients in exceptional circumstances through the consideration of a compassionate catastrophic care fund....
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October 19, 2016 / News

Does your Province Have a Cancer Problem? Two-Tiered Systems In Need of Immediate Treatment

CanCertainty calling on our Provincial Health Ministers to listen to a growing number of cancer patients, caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals who want to see every province treat oral (and...
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October 19, 2016 / News

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Campaign

Earlier this month, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada launched a public action campaign around patient choice. While they celebrate the introduction of biosimilars as a treatment choice for people living with...
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October 13, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN Webinar – Q&A with Expert About Blood Clots & Cancer

Webinar Information: People living with cancer need to know the signs and symptoms of blood clots, also known as venous thrombosis. Blood clots are a common problem for people living...
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October 13, 2016 / CCSN News

Low awareness of the seriousness of thrombosis drives the need for more education in Canada

TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is an annual event led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) that is recognized around the world every October 13th....
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October 12, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN Webinar – What patients should know about PMPRB and why it matters to access

Watch the webinar on YouTube: View the slides on Slideshare: What Patients Should Know About PMPRB and Why it Matters to Access from Canadian Cancer Survivor Network   Links discussed...
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September 29, 2016 / CCSN News

Upcoming October 12 webinar! What patients should know about PMPRB and why it matters to access

In this webinar, Louise Binder will provide attendees with the basics of the role of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), the legislative underpinning of the PMPRB's mandate and...
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September 22, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN Board Secretary Mona Forrest at 2016 Rendez-vous Volunteer Expo

On September 22, Mona Forrest, one of CCSN's founders and the Secretary of the Board of Directors, attended the 2016 Rendez-vous Volunteer Expo, organized by Volunteer Ottawa. Mona reports being...
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