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Health Minister Mark Holland Pauses Preventative Health Care Task Force Work
Below is a statement from Federal Health Minister Mark Holland. For other information relating to the Task Force, click HERE. March 4, 2025 | Ottawa,...
Read MoreThe Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Launches the CCSN Digest
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) now has a podcast! The CCSN Digest will feature guests and speakers, from survivors to oncologists to...
Read MoreHealth Minister Speaks at CCSN’s First Manitoba All-party Cancer Caucus
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) held its Manitoba All-party Cancer Caucus (APCC) at the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg,...
Read MoreCCSN Joins Right2Survive for 2024 Legislative Reception in Edmonton
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network’s team was very pleased to be in Edmonton, Alberta last month for the Right2Survive Legislative Reception....
Read MorePatient Advocate Maureen Smith Joins Canada Drug Agency as Patient Member
A long-time patient advocate has joined the Canada Drug Agency’s (CDA) Board of Directors as their first patient member. Maureen Smith has a...
Read MoreCCSN’s October 2024 Ontario All-party Cancer Caucus a Great Success!
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) held its Ontario All-party Cancer Caucus (APCC) at the Queen’s Park Legislative Building in Toronto,...
Read MoreMedia release: New Report Unveils the Cancer Patient’s Journey and Shaping the Future of Oncology Care in Nova Scotia
Friday, October 25th (Halifax, NS) – The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN), in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub has...
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- Apr27Bumrun 2025
This event is put on by CCRAN Bumrun 2025 is just around the corner! This annual event is more than just a walk/run — it’s a movement dedicated to raising awareness and funds for colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. Watch this impactful video to hear from Filomena Servidio-Italiano, CCRAN’s President & CEO, about the importance of participating in Bumrun and raising crucial funds for CCRAN’s
View Event - May04The Young and the Restless – Shine a Light Brunch
This event is put on by after BREAST CANCER May the 4th be with you – this is so exciting, celebrate fandome at the ultimate fan FUNdraiser event experience. You’re invited to join us at our exclusive after BREAST CANCER Shine a Light Brunch with KATE LINDER & FRIENDS from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS on Sunday, May the 4th, 2025 at Venu Event Space,
View Event - May04Push For Your Tush
This event is put on by Colorectal Cancer Canada It’s time to shake your booty again! Each year, hundreds of people across Canada gather to push their tushes in the fight against colorectal cancer. Push for Your Tush 5K/10K Walk/Run is Colorectal Cancer Canada’s largest annual community event that enables us to come together and raise funds to support people affected by colorectal cancer, improve
View Event - May07AMMF’s Hybrid European Cholangiocarcinoma Conference
This event is put on AMMF – The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity This year, AMMF’s Hybrid European Cholangiocarcinoma Conference brought together an international faculty of experts who explored all aspects of CCA, and the importance of the accelerating progress that is now happening. To see the 2024 highlights video, click here And to access full details from the 2024 conference, including abstracts, and all presentations, click here
View Event - May24Bluey Day
This event is put on by the FSJ Hospital Foundation Bluey Day is a fundraiser in support of cancer diagnostics & treatment here in our hospital. The goal is to provide the necessary equipment for our hospital so patients can remain at home, throughout their cancer journey. Remaining close to home ensures patients have the support of family and friends, which is instrumental to their
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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
“I am cancer-free!” – Trish Riley’s Story
Meet Trish: Trish Riley has worked in the field of Human Resources at the House of Commons for the last 11 years, following 14 years at Health Canada.? She is a stage 3 colon cancer survivor who enjoys working out, home decor, travel, time with family and friends, but her new passion is raising colon cancer awareness. Here’s her story. I was 51 years old,
Read MoreSurvivor Story – Trish Massart
In the summer of 2012 I was training for a half ironman set for that October, in Mesa, AZ. This was how I spent most of my time; training for triathlon, renovating my 75 year old log home, gardening, visiting with friends, and working my 9-to-5. After 15 years of triathlon training I had learned, with fairly decent acuity, how my body worked. And this
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