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March 23, 2016 / News

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer receives endorsement

Federal budget gives support for collaborative approach to reducing cancer in Canada Toronto, March 23, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) is pleased to see that the federal budget released...
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March 22, 2016 / CCSN News

Project LEAD: learn about the science of breast cancer & participate in research peer review panels

The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) in Washington has been training breast cancer patients and survivors to influence research, advance public policy and drive the adoption of quality standards in health care...
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March 22, 2016 / CCSN News

Join us for National Cancer Survivors Day 2016

Survivor Day is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. Participants unite...
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March 22, 2016 / CCSN News

Participate in our ‘A Seat at the Table’ survey

Have you been a patient representative on any healthcare body in Canada?Patients are increasingly involved in the healthcare system as members of cancer agencies, hospital boards or family councils, on...
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March 21, 2016 / News

CanCertainty Coalition: Ontario’s Two-Tiered Cancer System is a Problem That Requires Immediate Treatment

CanCertainty Coalition Calls for an Integrated Cancer System that Equally Supports Patients Whether Treated in Hospital or at Home TORONTO, March 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Your experience with cancer care in Ontario depends greatly on the...
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March 21, 2016 / News

Partnership expands support for Canadian cancer treatment data linkage and analysis

First-of-its-kind programming to develop and enhance standardized cancer treatment data in Canada TORONTO, March 21, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer will help provinces delve deeper into cancer treatment data to improve...
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March 18, 2016 / News

Canadian Women Encouraged to “Know Your Genes”

Ovarian Cancer Canada's "Know Your Genes" Initiative Focuses on the Role of Genetics in Ovarian Cancer and the Need for Greater Awareness MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 17, 2016 /CNW/ – A new initiative...
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March 16, 2016 / CCSN News

Follow along with CCSN during the Saskatchewan election campaign!

The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network asks cancer care questions of all main parties and their candidates during federal, provincial and territorial elections (see the answers to our questions in previous...
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March 15, 2016 / News

New online tool helps manage grief

For cancer patients and everyone close to them, grief can be all too familiar. To help with coping, a team of Canadians has created an online website and app. The...
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March 14, 2016 / Treatment Updates

Ask an Expert: Febrile Neutropenia Explained

Introduction: Febrile neutropenia, or FN, is a common and potentially serious side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell responsible for helping fight germs and...
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