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August 3, 2016 / News

‘Check your partner for cancerous moles for early detection’

eaching the partners of skin cancer patients to identify new melanomas may lead to early detection of the disease that can otherwise be fatal, a new study has found.  ...
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August 3, 2016 / News

Study reports sampling method used for new breast cancer tests may need to be refined

Not only is breast cancer more than one disease, but a single breast cancer tumor can vary within itself, a finding that University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers discovered...
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July 27, 2016 / News

Joint Collaboration to Introduce Health Technology Assessment Patient Engagement Navigator Initiative

The Canadian Cancer Action Network (CCAN) and the CADTH pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review (pCODR) program are pleased to continue our collaboration with the introduction of the Health Technology Assessment Patient...
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July 26, 2016 / News

Five New Lung Cancer Drugs Have Been Approved Since October

Cancer is an utterly terrifying six-letter word since it's a disease that's still largely a mystery to researchers, and in many cases, there are no definitive cures. Chances are better...
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July 26, 2016 / News

Put that drink down! Alcohol linked to 7 types of cancer, study says

If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day's work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven...
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July 26, 2016 / News

Melbourne researchers uncover breakthrough lung cancer drug

There’s new hope for lung cancer suffers and those at risk of developing the disease.   Melbourne researchers have discovered a breakthrough new drug that could potentially stop lung cancer...
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July 20, 2016 / News

Sisters celebrated for their volunteerism

This year’s Peggy Truscott Award of Hope recognizes two sisters. Wendy Sutherland and Joanne Gasper became involved with Ovarian Cancer Canada when Wendy’s best friend Debbie was diagnosed.   “Debbie...
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July 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Check out our Spring 2016 Webinar series!

At CCSN we strive to deliver quality content to inform our users and we encourage you to catch up on our 2016 webinar series. More are planned for this fall...
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July 14, 2016 / News

Fat cells may play key role in battle against breast cancer

New research led by York University Professor Michael Connor highlights how fat cells could help determine the most effective way to fight breast cancer; including using exercise to combat the...
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July 14, 2016 / News

HPV vaccination reduces cervical abnormalities in young women, study finds

TORONTO – Young women immunized against human papilloma virus were significantly less likely to have potentially cancerous cervical abnormalities compared to those who didn’t receive the HPV vaccine, a study...
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