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Upcoming Events

Jun03
GIVE A BREATH 5K NATIONAL EVENT
This event is put on by Lung Cancer Canada
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Jun06
Webinar Series: Mobilizing Action and Dismantling Systems of Oppression, Inequality and Inequity in Healthcare
This event is put on by Healthcare Excellence Canada. Join us for two new virtual learning events to explore practical approaches to addressing inequity within healthcare organizations and systems. Beginning in May, these sessions will help you develop an understanding of approaches that help foster more equitable and inclusive engagement with a broad diversity of people in the health system. Participants will explore practical approaches
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Jun08
Clinical Perspectives in Breast Cancer – Highlights from ASCO 2023
This event is put on by Oncology Education The purpose of this webinar is to provide the below learning objectives: Discuss the development and outcomes of clinical cancer research from ASCO 2023 Assess the emerging role of new therapies in Breast Cancer Clinical Application of New Data in Practice
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Jun21
CCRAN’S 2023 BIOMARKER CONFERENCE
This event is put on by the Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network. Timely access to biomarker testing results is a vital issue impacting access to precision therapies in oncology. Join @CCRANORG at their Biomarker Conference for a thoughtful discussion on the importance of precision therapies for multiple cancer types and opportunities for improving access to timely molecular testing results in Canada.
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Jun28
LYMPHOMA CANADA’S 12TH ANNUAL PAR FOR THE CURE GOLF TOURNAMENT
This event is put on by Lymphoma Canada. Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Lymphoma Canada empowering patients by attending this year’s 12th Annual Par for the Cure golf tournament. Gather your foursome today for a spectacular round of golf at Carrying Place Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, June 28. The tournament will begin at 1:30 pm with a shotgun start, and
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SEAMLESS Study: A Smartphone App-based Mindfulness Intervention for Cancer Survivors
This study is commissioned by the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services Click below for more information: SEAMLESS Flyer_Apr2023 SEAMLESS Email Flyer
Patient Values Preferences Survey
This survey is commissioned by Colorectal Cancer Canada. We invite adults (18+) metastatic & non-metastatic Canadian Colorectal Cancer patients and/or caregivers to participate in our Colorectal Cancer Patient Values Survey. The purpose of this study, which is sponsored by Colorectal Cancer Canada and led by Dr. Deborah Marshall from the University of Calgary, is to measure how patients and caregivers value the risks and benefits of colorectal cancer treatment. It should only take 25 minutes of your time.Participate Now
My Symptoms Matter Survey
This survey is commissioned by Colorectal Cancer Canada. We are inviting Canadian adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) within the last 10 years to participate in our Colorectal Cancer Patient Experiences with Family Practitioners in Canada Survey. The purpose of this study is to explore the primary experiences of CRC patients with their family practitioners during their pre-diagnosis, eventual diagnosis, and post diagnosis. It should only take 15-50 minutes.Participate Now
Evaluating Psychosocial Needs of Retinoblastoma Patients and Families
Dr. Helen Dimaras (Scientist and Director of Global Eye Health Research, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto) is?partnering with researchers, clinicians, and retinoblastoma patients and families to develop a study that will uncover the unmet psychosocial needs of Canadian retinoblastoma patients and families.Participate Now
pelvic health survivorship care survey
Stéphanie Bernard, PhD, PT is investigating the needs and preferences of gynecologic cancer survivors towards pelvic health survivorship care. What is it?
- Eligible participants will be invited to answer a 25-minute secure online survey on the topic of pelvic health.
- The survey is completely anonymous.
For who?
- Individuals >18 years old who have been treated for any gynecologic cancer.
- Living in Canada (speaks English or French).
Principal Investigators: Stéphanie Bernard, PhD, pht & Margaret McNeely, PhD, PT This study was approved by the Comité d'éthique de la recherche du CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent (CISSSBSL-2021-10)et par le Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta - Cancer Committee (HREBA.CC-21-0498). It is supported by a grant from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. Visit https://redcap.link/GYVESURVEY to find out more about this study!Participate Now

Cancer Journey Stories

Surviving Metastatic Prostate Cancer – Derek Lawrence

I first learned that I had prostate cancer from my urologist in 1995, and he told me that I actually had a very aggressive cancer. I had been to my family doctor in 1992 and 1993 for my annual checkup, which was fine; no mention was ever made to me about having a PSA blood test, but I was given a digital rectal exam. Somehow

Out-Of-Country Cancer Treatment – Thomas Vicars

Thomas Vicars was 60-years-old when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which had been monitored throughout his 50s, had been rising for several years. After it went up to a little over 16, a biopsy confirmed prostate cancer. Thomas began looking into treatment options and wanted to go with brachytherapy, but was turned down due to his diabetes. This left surgery