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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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March 27, 2017

Patient advocacy experts gather to start a conversation on cancer immunotherapy in Canada

Inaugural patient summit brings together experts across oncology to collaborate on patient access to innovative cancer treatments and foster collaboration amongst patient groups and the medical community to improve patient...
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March 24, 2017

Ontario Latest Province to Cover Cost of Immuno-Oncology Treatment OPDIVO® (nivolumab)

Eligible Ontario residents with difficult-to-treat advanced cancers can now access an innovative new treatment option without having to pay out-of-pocket. MONTREAL, QUEBEC – March 22, 2017 – Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada...
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March 22, 2017

Asbestos is a dangerous substance much like lead

Written by: The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance It seems almost everyone today knows asbestos is a dangerous substance much like lead. If pressed however, it can be confusing why that is....
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March 20, 2017

Drug Pricing Policy Summit forms working groups to move themes into action

Drug Pricing Policy Working Group Media Release For immediate release: TORONTO, ON - In November 2016, over 40 patient groups met in Toronto for the first Drug Pricing Policy in...
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March 14, 2017

March 21 is Anal Cancer Awareness day

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