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December 22, 2016 / CCSN News

Louise Binder speaks at Conference Board of Canada Dinner

In November, CCSN Health Policy Consultant Louise Binder gave a speech at the Conference Board of Canada dinner. Some topics covered included: the dichotomy in our health care systems, working...
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December 22, 2016 / CCSN News

Alan Rock to be Honorary Chairman for PCCNO Conference

The Honourable Allan Rock to be Honorary Chair for 2017 PCCNO Conference! FOR RELEASE Prostate Cancer Canada Network Ottawa (PCCNO) is pleased to announce that its 2017 conference “Prostate Cancer...
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December 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Government of Canada to ban asbestos

Government-wide strategy will lead to a comprehensive ban to protect the health and safety of Canadians OTTAWA, Dec. 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, along with...
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December 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Clinical Trials Education for Health Care Practitioners

Are you a primary care provider? Do you see patients enrolled in clinical trials? We want to hear from you! The Office of Continuing Professional Development, Queen's University, in collaboration with...
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December 14, 2016 / CCSN News

Canadian Medical Cannabis Council Reacts To Legalization Task Force

Below is a statement on behalf of the Canadian Medical Cannabis Council in regards to the Final Report of the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation.  Ottawa, ON – Philippe...
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December 13, 2016 / CCSN News

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Announces New Research Projects to Develop Treatments for Metastatic Breast Cancer

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) launched the Drug Research Collaborative, an unprecedented new funding model aimed at bridging the...
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December 13, 2016 / CCSN News

Medical marijuana ? Does it have a role in the treatment of cancer patients?

Webinar Information:    At this webinar the speaker discusses:    • Basic facts about medical cannabis in Canada  • The role of medical cannabis for cancer patients  • How to...
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December 9, 2016 / CCSN News

Rare Cancers: How to Empower Patients and Advocacy Organizations through Collaboration

Webinar Information: The cancer survivor community knows the statistics about cancer all too well: that nearly half of all Canadians will develop cancer over the course of their lives, and...
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December 9, 2016 / CCSN News

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) and the Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec (CPCQ) welcome the announcement of the MSSS investment in colonoscopies and the Quebec Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (PQDCCR) with cautious optimism

MONTREAL, Dec. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) and the Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec congratulate Dr. Gaétan Barrette, Québec Minister of Health (MSSS) on...
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December 9, 2016 / CCSN News

CanCertainty Coalition Welcomes Nova Scotia Ministry of Health?s Commitment to Improving Cancer Care in the Province

Originally posted on CanCertainty.ca   Health Minister Meets with Cancer Patient Groups, Oncologists and Patients to address gaps in coverage with Take-Home Cancer Medications    Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 9,...
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