If you think that COVID-19 disruption of cancer care is nearly over, think again! CCSN’s recent Leger survey of 1,243 Canadians revealed that the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to
Author: Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
Anxieties of cancer patients and caregivers about phone and virtual appointments during the pandemic
Before COVID-19, seeing a doctor or specialist generally meant seeing them in person. Now, it typically means talking to them on the phone, or perhaps over a video call. Although most cancer
Canada’s Supreme Court upholds law to prohibit genetic discrimination
In May 2017, a law was passed in the Canadian Parliament to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination: the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA). The Quebec government challenged the act, calling it unconstitutional because
UV Safety Awareness Month
July marks National UV Safety Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading the word on how people can enjoy themselves safely under the sun. Continue reading to learn more about what ultraviolet
Who are you? Where are you? 2019 CCSN Newsletter statistics
A big thank you to 471 respondents who took the time to complete CCSN’s questionnaire and helped make it a success!
CCSN’s second Alberta All-party Cancer Caucus, October 29, 2019 Rehabilitation for lymphedema: Fact or fiction?
Studies on gaps in cancer rehabilitation services for survivors show that it is a nationwide problem, which is why Jackie Manthorne, CCSN‘s President & CEO and Alex Wyatt, CCSN’s Public Policy Coordinator, travelled across the country to Alberta to host CCSN’s second All-party Cancer Caucus meeting in Edmonton on October 29 on the topic of lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive inflammatory disease commonly caused by cancer treatments that damage the lymphatic system.