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From President/CEO Jackie Manthorne: The best cancer outcomes start with strong provincial cancer action plans
This article recently appeared in the Hill Times. You can read that article here. Each week, 1,350 Canadians hear the life-altering words, ‘You...
Read MoreIndustry-led lawsuit against Canada’s plastics regulations back in court
The following is a statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Health and environmental groups intervene to...
Read MoreCCSN Outraged by Canadian Task Force Recommendations on Breast Screening
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) was disappointed and outraged by the recent recommendation from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive...
Read MoreCanadian Cancer Survivor Network Meets with Ottawa Mayor for National Cancer Survivors Day
CCSN staff, members of CCSN’s Board of Directors and cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers visited Ottawa City Hall on June 4, 2024 for a...
Read MoreCCSN Supports MPP Kusendova-Bastha Motion on Lung Cancer Screening
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network was pleased to virtually attend MPP Kusendova-Bastha’s presentation of her motion in the Ontario...
Read MoreMasks and Butterfly Gala Announces Guests, Date
The following is a release from Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer June 14, 2024 Masks and Butterflies Gala The new Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Centre...
Read MorePreventative Health Task Force refuses to lower the age of breast cancer screening
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network joins various groups in voicing disappointment over the Task Force’s recommendation. The Canadian Task Force on...
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Upcoming Events
- Sep19Hope & Cope Lecture : Discussion about Prostate Cancers
September is Prostate cancer awareness month. Please join us to meet John to discuss prostate cancer diagnostics, treatments and so much more.
View Event - Sep19Webinar – Planning Ahead for Everyone’s Sake
This webinar is put on by Take Care Learn how to plan ahead for your family’s sake: -How to avoid family conflict during emergencies -The most important things to do now that most people don’t think about -What your POAs NEED to know? And much more!
View Event - Sep20Montreal Beneva Marathon – 2024 Edition
For the second consecutive year, the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to be a part of the Beneva Montreal Marathon, which will take place on September 20th, 21st and 22nd. 5km, 10km, half-marathon or marathon: don't forget that partaking in any of those races can raise money for those affected by breast cancer. Move at your own pace and enjoy this unique experience.
View Event - Sep21Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer
This event is put on by Bladder Cancer Canada Join us on September 21st and 22nd, 2024, for the 14th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer! Our annual walk, supporting Bladder Cancer Canada’s powerful mission, assists patients, helps raise critical awareness, and funds lifesaving research. Whether you’re walking for a loved one, a friend, or in solidarity with bladder cancer patients across Canada, your participation
View Event - Sep26Gala for Brain Cancer Research
Brain Cancer Canada, through the unwavering support of our Event Sponsor Auto|One Group, are pleased to present the 2024 Gala for Brain Cancer Research on Thursday September 26th at Paramount Event Space. Please join us as we come together to honour every person affected by brain cancer in Canada, to hear from specialists in the field, and to raise badly needed funds for pediatric and adult brain cancer research.
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- Get Personal: Patients and Caregivers Experiences and Knowledge with Biomarker Testing in Canada 2023Participate NowWhat was your experience with biomarker testing? We are inviting Canadian adults (18+) who have undergone treatment for cancer or who are undergoing treatment to participate in our Patients and Caregivers Experiences and Knowledge with Biomarker Testing in Canada Survey. The purpose of this study is to better understand patient experiences in order to improve quality of and access to biomarker testing in Canada. Note: This survey can be completed by the patient and/or by the caregiver on behalf of the patient. It should only take 15-20 minutes of your time.
Cancer Journey Stories
My Prostate Cancer Journey – Bill Dolan
My journey with prostate cancer began in January 2007. My PSA had risen abruptly from 4 to 7 and a transrectal ultrasound in February showed I had an enlarged prostate. Another PSA test in March showed my PSA had climbed to 17. In March, a urologist did a digital rectal examination (DRE) and said he could feel something abnormal. A prostate biopsy in early June
Read MoreMy Breast Cancer Story – Christine Williams
Vancouver, BC It was February 2008 when Christine Williams discovered after a routine mammogram that she had stage II breast cancer. Two weeks later, she had a mastectomy on her right side and nineteen lymph nodes removed to test for cancer. She asked for her left breast to be removed as well: “I did not want it go through that again. Besides, I was heavy-breasted
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