By David Novak Cancer is known as one the prevalent diseases in the world today. Every year millions of people are afflicted by this life-threatening disease. Cancer is a class of diseases wherein cells grow out of control. These cancerous cells can even spread to other parts of the body and destroy healthy tissues. There is no proven way to completely prevent cancer, but there
Year: 2013
BMO Insurance Study: More than Two-thirds of Canadian Women are Concerned about the Financial Costs of Cancer
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 29, 2013) – As Breast Cancer Awareness month draws to a close, BMO Insurance has released a study which found that more than two-thirds of Canadian women (67 per cent) are concerned about the potential financial implications of being diagnosed with cancer. The study also revealed that 68 per cent of women have been personally impacted by cancer (either having been
Watch: Jackie Manthorne Featured in Amgen Canada’s Video on Biosimilars!
Amgen Canada is proud to share an online video series they have developed on biosimilars. The videos were released today in the digital version of The Globe & Mail. For the past several months, Amgen has worked with The Globe & Mail to create these online videos that cover the key issues on biosimilars. Participants included Amgen Canada’s Karen Burke, who provided perspective on biosimilars
Share your story about the impact of a brain tumour with elected officials!
My Story, Your Story – Let’s Tell Government! It takes just five minutes to make some very important noise! Click here , select your province below and then complete a simple form to tell your story to your Minister of Health and the health critics of each political party in your province, as well as all of those in Ottawa. Your story will also be shared with
Nova Scotia Election Campaign: Liberal Party’s Responses to CCSN’s Questions
Question 1: The Canadian Medical Association Journal published research in 2012 that showed one in ten Canadians report they skip doses or decide not to fill prescriptions because of cost, with the second highest incidence of cost nonadherence happening in the Atlantic provinces. If elected to government, what will your party do to make prescription medications more affordable? Response: There are several challenges facing the
Canadian journalist Libby Znaimer beats breast and pancreatic cancers!
TORONTO — Canadian journalist Libby Znaimer knows what it takes to survive against all odds and how to overcome the challenges of rehabilitation. Znaimer has successfully battled not one, but two cancers: breast cancer in 2006, and pancreatic cancer – the most lethal kind of all – in 2008. On October. 8, Zoomer Media’s vice-president of news and information for Classical 96.3FM and AM740, will share