HomeLearnNews

News

August 24, 2016 / News

Cutting-edge VERO radiation machine bringing hope to B.C. cancer patients

High-tech computer software. Infrared cameras. X-ray beams. A GPS system.   This may sound like the makings of a great science fiction film, but it’s real life: VERO - one...
Read More
August 24, 2016 / News

Program aims to ease the minds of cancer survivors

After completing cancer therapy, patients usually feel relief. But then the “what ifs” kick in.   “There’s this feeling of fear — that the cancer could come back, or often,...
Read More
August 17, 2016 / CCSN News

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...
Read More
August 15, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN volunteer opportunity!

Volunteer opportunity: Assistant Treasurer   The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network is looking for energetic CPA, CMA, etc. to participate in a small friendly group of Board Members dedicated to the...
Read More
August 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Volunteer for CCSN’s A Seat at the Table!

The objective of A Seat at the Table is to increase the number of informed cancer patients, survivors and caregivers sitting on cancer and other health care Boards, committees and...
Read More
August 9, 2016 / News

P.E.I. palliative home care program big success so far, says province

A unique program started eight months ago to help palliative care patients in P.E.I. receive care in their own homes evenings and weekends is being declared a big success. The...
Read More
August 9, 2016 / News

Lack of exercise costs world $67.5 billion and 5 million lives a year

A study of one million people has found that physical inactivity costs the global economy $67.5 billion a year in healthcare and productivity losses, but an hour a day of...
Read More
August 9, 2016 / News

Study shows women who received cancer screening invitation letters are more likely to have a Pap test

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Receiving an invitation to get screened for cervical cancer is associated with a greater likelihood of getting screened, according to a new study published...
Read More
August 4, 2016 / News

Researchers inhibit tumor growth in new subtype of lung cancer

BOSTON - Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths, accounting for about a third of all tumor-related deaths. Adenocarcinomas, a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), account for...
Read More
August 3, 2016 / News

‘Check your partner for cancerous moles for early detection’

eaching the partners of skin cancer patients to identify new melanomas may lead to early detection of the disease that can otherwise be fatal, a new study has found.  ...
Read More
1 … 47 48 49 50 51 … 66