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May 1, 2017

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Approximately 6,800¹ Canadians will have been diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in the year that has passed since it was last Melanoma Awareness Month. Many have lost their battle with...
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April 28, 2017

Notice of the 2017 Nomination and Election Process for the Canadian Cancer Action Network Board of Directors

The Canadian Cancer Action Network (CCAN) is pleased to notify our 118 member organizations from across Canada of the launch of the 2017 Board of Directors recruitment and election process...
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April 26, 2017

Nova Scotia government could close coverage gaps for take-home cancer medications for less than $2 million

-- New estimate uncovers a modest investment into the province's cancer system could eliminate financial hardship for patients -- HALIFAX, April 26, 2017 /CNW/ - The McNeil Government has the...
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April 24, 2017

B.C. Heads to the Polls

This spring, British Columbians are heading to the polls. As over 202,000 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer every year, including an estimated 25,600 new cases diagnosed in British Columbia, with...
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April 24, 2017

The Canadian Frailty Priority Setting Partnership

Research is vital to finding better ways to improve the health and quality of life for people living with frailty. This study, the Canadian Frailty Priority Setting Partnership, aims to...
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April 21, 2017

Prostate Cancer Treatment: With Your Help, It’s Getting More Personal!

Researchers are taking big strides toward making prostate cancer treatment more personal -- in other words, care that's uniquely, specifically tailored to an individual and their cancer. Watch this short...
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April 21, 2017

Pancreatic Cancer Patient/Caregiver Survey: Your Feedback Can Help Saves Lives

For years, researchers have been looking for new options for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer whose disease has progressed after receiving first-line treatments. ONIVYDE provides hope and a new treatment...
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April 7, 2017

World Health Day, April 7

April 7th, 2017 is World Health Day. A global campaign being lead by the World Health Organization (WHO), the goal is to enable more people with mental disorders to live...
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April 6, 2017

2017 Call for Nominations: CADTH Board of Directors and Advisory and Expert Committees

CADTH is seeking nominations to its Board of Directors and its advisory and expert committees, including nominations for expert, patient, and public members. CADTH is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible...
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March 28, 2017

Budget 2017 through the eyes of patients

Contributed by Steve Sampson, VP Health and Life Sciences, Global Public Affairs Key points from Budget 2017: Major transfers to Provinces remain as negotiated (3% annual increase, plus targeted funds...
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