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February 8, 2023

Canadians with cancer are asking “Where is cancer?” in the proposed health care plan announced yesterday

TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - As the Prime Minister and Premiers convened in Ottawa yesterday to discuss much-needed reforms to Canada's health systems, cancer patients and stakeholder groups across...
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January 31, 2023 / Cancer Can't Wait

Cancer Can’t Wait: Disruption to Cancer Care Still Ongoing Nearly Three Years into Pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic will turn 3 this year, and during that time, cancer has not waited. Cancer care has still been disrupted, and tackling the backlog of surgeries and appointments...
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January 29, 2023

Breathe Hope Research Group Launches Lung Cancer and Anxiety Survey

The following is a letter from the Breathe Hope Research Group Dear Canadian Lung Cancer Patients, A group of lung cancer patients is conducting this survey with a common interest...
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January 17, 2023 / CCSN News, News

Ontario Health Coalition Speaks Out on Recent Ford Government Healthcare Decision

Below is a statement from the Ontario Health Coalition regarding the Ontario Government's decision to use private clinics to address the surgical backlog in the province. Calling Ford’s plans to...
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January 17, 2023 / CCSN News, Firefighters and Cancer, News

Fighting Fires Equals Fighting Cancer

It’s no secret that firefighting is a dangerous job. Each year dozens of names are added to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial run by the International Association of Fire Fighters...
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January 9, 2023

Vaccination against HPV strong in some provinces, lags in others

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and so to raise awareness, let’s talk about HPV vaccination. The Human papillomavirus, HPV, is the number one cause of cervical cancer, and has...
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November 23, 2022

Clinical Trials Ontario Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The need for accurate data in treating cancer is essential and its impact is felt across healthcare in general. Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) has been providing this information for the...
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November 8, 2022 / Cancer Can't Wait, News

Cancer Screening Bill Introduced in Nova Scotia Legislature

In last month’s newsletter, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network outlined its work with our Cancer Can’t Wait Virtual Action Weeks with politicians across the country. Among These meetings was one...
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November 2, 2022

In-person All Party Cancer Caucus meetings resume in Ontario

Parliamentary Assistants to Minister of Health, Health Minister Staff, Opposition Health Critics and MPPs in Attendance The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN)’s Ontario All Party Cancer Caucus has lived up...
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November 1, 2022

Start breast cancer screening at 40, add supplemental screening, says Dense Breast Canada Doctor

The guidelines on breast cancer screening need to be changed.  Dr. Paula Gordon with Dense Breasts Canada recently chatted with us about breast density and how it complicates getting tested,...
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