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July 26, 2016 / News

Put that drink down! Alcohol linked to 7 types of cancer, study says

If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day's work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven...
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July 26, 2016 / News

Melbourne researchers uncover breakthrough lung cancer drug

There’s new hope for lung cancer suffers and those at risk of developing the disease.   Melbourne researchers have discovered a breakthrough new drug that could potentially stop lung cancer...
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July 20, 2016 / News

Sisters celebrated for their volunteerism

This year’s Peggy Truscott Award of Hope recognizes two sisters. Wendy Sutherland and Joanne Gasper became involved with Ovarian Cancer Canada when Wendy’s best friend Debbie was diagnosed.   “Debbie...
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July 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Check out our Spring 2016 Webinar series!

At CCSN we strive to deliver quality content to inform our users and we encourage you to catch up on our 2016 webinar series. More are planned for this fall...
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July 14, 2016 / News

Fat cells may play key role in battle against breast cancer

New research led by York University Professor Michael Connor highlights how fat cells could help determine the most effective way to fight breast cancer; including using exercise to combat the...
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July 14, 2016 / News

HPV vaccination reduces cervical abnormalities in young women, study finds

TORONTO – Young women immunized against human papilloma virus were significantly less likely to have potentially cancerous cervical abnormalities compared to those who didn’t receive the HPV vaccine, a study...
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July 14, 2016 / News

Study finds first evidence that PD-1 antibody could help men with metastatic prostate cancer

Restoring tumor-specific immunity is a treatment strategy that works well in melanoma and lung cancer patients. Now a new study out of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is reviving hope...
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July 13, 2016 / News

Skin cancer risk for freckly redheads equivalent to 21 years in sun: study

Having genes that give you red hair, pale skin and freckles increases your risk of developing skin cancer as much as an extra 21 years’ exposure to the sun, researchers...
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July 5, 2016 / News

Ontario doctors challenge ruling that would identify top OHIP billers

The Ontario Medical Association is seeking to overturn a landmark decision by the province’s privacy commissioner to release the names of top-billing doctors.   In addition, a group of about...
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July 5, 2016 / News

Nova Scotia doctors vote in favour of new contracts with province

Nova Scotia’s doctors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of two new contracts, Doctors Nova Scotia confirmed Wednesday.   Overall, physicians will see a two-year freeze on fees followed by a...
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