When I first saw it there was sun awareness month, I felt it was a little silly. Of course people are aware of the sun. It is a constant reminder that too
Author: Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
Occupational Cancer: A Real Work Risk
Often the International Agency for Research on Cancer lists several types of substances that are both known carcinogens and related to certain occupations. It is common to expect that some work comes
Cancer Can’t Wait Lands in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network has brought our All-Party Cancer Caucus to Saskatchewan! We hosted the meeting in the province’s legislative building in Regina on April 3rd. In our meeting, we shared
Women’s Pain is Often Ignored, and in Cancer, That Can Be Fatal
It’s a story many women have heard before, and many have experienced it themselves. You go to a doctor, or you go in for a procedure, and you are describing your pain.
Complying With New Alcohol Guidelines an Uphill Battle
The recent guidelines from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) have certainly caused controversy. The new guidelines, released last month, were blunt: No amount of alcohol is safe to
Not all Cancer Patients are Equal, and We Want to Change That
Today is World Cancer Day, and the theme this year is Close the Care Gap, something we here at the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network believe is of the utmost importance. The day