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It’s the Most Charitable Day of The Year
Canadians living with cancer during the pandemic are looking for something special this year – the right to cancer testing and treatment without...
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Oncologists worldwide are concerned about the disruptions COVID-19 has caused to cancer treatments. When the world stopped, cancer didn’t. Don’t...
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The federal government has proposed new regulations that threaten your access to life-saving medicines. These changes mean fewer life-changing...
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The COVID-19 crisis has heightened anxieties and concerns among patients and caregivers about receiving adequate cancer care. It has also led to...
Read More NewsLung Cancer Canada – Read The Annual Report
Read the annual Faces of Lung Cancer Report by Lung Cancer Canada, who’s number one mission is to prioritize early detection and screening, in...
Read More NewsLynparza® (olaparib) Receives Health Canada Approval for the Treatment of BRCA or ATM Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Lynparza is the first targeted treatment approved in biomarker-selected prostate cancer validated by a Phase III trial Read the full press release...
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Watch Colorectal Cancer Canada’s 4th annual patient group pathway model to access cancer clinical trials & real-world evidence methodologies...
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- Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Read the inspiring story of one of our patient survivors
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Upcoming Events
- Nov26CADTH Drug Portfolio Information Session
Here’s an opportunity for all interested stakeholders to get the latest information about priority initiatives and process changes from the CADTH pharmaceutical reviews portfolio.
View Event - Nov30Save The Date- Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit
The Patient Education and Awareness Summit is a joint project between Save Your Skin Foundation and the Canadian Psoriasis Network.
View Event - Dec02Virtual Melanoma Support Group Meeting
Be part of an Evening of Encouragement, Connection and Support. The Melanoma Network of Canada invites you to be part of their virtual support group. Support groups share information, understanding, challenges, questions, tips and invites guest speakers.
View Event - Dec03Mark you Calendar – 2nd Asia Pacific Patients Congress
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Asia Pacific Virtual Patients Congress! The COVID -19 pandemic has shown us that we must work together to advance healthcare for all. Thus APPC invites you to join them in progressing their vision of patient centred healthcare in the Asia Pacific region.
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- Have You Recently Had Breast Cancer Surgery? Your Input is Valuable
Have you had surgery for breast cancer in Canada within the last 5 years? Researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer would like to understand what people who have had breast cancer surgery think about different physiotherapy programs. (more…)Participate Now
- Are You a Lung Cancer Patient or Caregiver? Share Your Story & Make a Difference
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is seeking lung cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to interview as part of a new report on Lung Cancer and Equity to be released later this winter. Share your lung cancer story to help bring to life the findings of this new report. (more…)
- Living with Cancer in the Time of Covid-19? Have Your Say!
Are you a cancer patient or survivor living through the Covid-19 pandemic? Tell us about the challenges you're facing! How has living through the pandemic affected you? How are you coping? What precautions are you taking? How has it impacted your cancer? (more…)Participate Now
- Are You a Urological Cancer Patient Currently Using Cannabis? If Yes, We Want To Hear From You!
The Urological Cancer Centre for Research & Innovation is looking for kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancer patients to complete an online survey about their experience using cannabis! (more…)Participate Now
Cancer Journey Stories
The Face of Prostate Cancer: Paul’s Story
Paul Mayotte was much like most men his age, healthy, happy and ready to embrace retirement. He began the yearly check-ups with his doctor when he turned 50 and also began the PSA test (Prostate-Specific Antigen) to establish a baseline for potential prostate problems. When Mayotte turned 60 things began to change with his PSA levels and he was referred to a urologist. After a
Read MoreDemystifying Prostate Cancer and The New Normal – Harvey Slobod
Since his early 50’s, Harvey Slobod always ensured he didn’t miss a yearly health checkup, which included a digital exam. It proved a little bit uncomfortable, however, it was necessary to check the health of the prostate. After his August 2017 exam in his 72nd year, his GP suggested follow-up with a Urologist, as something didn’t feel right. The Urologist confirmed his fears when he
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