June 26, 2022 / News
Prostate Cancer Foundation BC 2022 Prostate Cancer Virtual Conference.
On September 17 and 18, 2022 Prostate Cancer Foundation BC will be hosting a 2-day free, online conference and expo for support group leaders, those interested in leadership, and the...
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June 24, 2022
Cancer Can’t Wait! Report on CCSN’s Three Surveys on COVID-19 and Cancer
CCSN has released a report that gathers together the results of three surveys to paint a picture of the experience of cancer patients and caregivers during the pandemic.
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June 15, 2022
The Importance of Cancer Caregivers
Caregivers play a vitally important role in helping the person they care for navigate the medical system. Many caregivers assist their loved one by taking them to appointments, communicating with...
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June 9, 2022
National Cancer Survivors Day
On Sunday, June 5, Canada celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day. This day, which takes place each year on the first Sunday in June, honours everyone who is living with a...
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April 11, 2022
Cancer Can’t Wait: New Estimates of the Impact of the Pandemic on Cancer Care
Two new papers estimate the impact of the pandemic on cancer care on a large scale.
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April 10, 2022
Recognizing Essential Caregivers During the Pandemic
On April 5th, Canada observed National Caregiver Day – a day dedicated to recognizing the essential labour that caregivers do and the contributions they make to the health and quality of life of so many Canadians.
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April 9, 2022
The Bitterest Pill: Equal Access to Take-Home Cancer Drugs in Ontario
On April 4th, the CanCertainty Coalition gathered to call for equitable access to take-home cancer drugs in Ontario.
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April 8, 2022
Patient Groups Commend Changes to Drug Pricing Rules
CCSN is among twenty-two national patient organizations that have expressed their support for the recent announcement regarding drug pricing regulations.
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April 8, 2022
Cancer in Canada in 2022
An estimated 233,900 Canadians will receive a cancer diagnosis in 2022, and 85,100 will die of cancer.
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April 8, 2022
COVID-19 Death Toll Much Higher Previously Thought
The global death toll from COVID-19 has now been estimated to be three times higher than official reports.
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