July 2, 2019
Show and Tell: Cancer-related lymphedema the topic of CCSN’s Fourth Ontario All-party Cancer Caucus meeting
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) returned to Queen’s Park for its fourth All-party cancer caucus meeting on May 30, 2019. In this session, CCSN invited the Lymphedema Association of...
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June 28, 2019
Did You Miss our Free Webinar: The Link between Income Inequality and Access to Health(care)
Date held: Thursday, June 27th, 1:00- 2:00 PM EST Presented by: Dr. Ambreen Sayani In this webinar: Many factors influence the ability of individuals to perceive their need for healthcare...
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June 27, 2019
Catalyst for Change: In Support of the Charitable Sector
Ottawa – The federal government needs to renew its relationship with charities, non-profits and volunteers if it is to sustain good work in the future. In a report released last...
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June 21, 2019
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Putting Thousands of Women at Risk
The new breast cancer screening guidelines are dangerous, and thousands of Canadian women will die if they are not revised. In December 2018, the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health...
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June 10, 2019
Did you miss our webinar: Is Canada’s Cancer System prepared to provide quality cancer care to older Canadians?
Date held: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:00 PM- 2:00PM According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one of two Canadians will be affected by cancer and 9 of 10 Canadians who...
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June 4, 2019
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Releases 10-Year Roadmap for Cancer Control
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer has released an updated version of their Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, for 2019-2029. Today, a refreshed version of Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control was...
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May 24, 2019
Strengthening the Voice of Liver Cancer Patients in Ontario
“Today is a very special reception for us,” shared Jackie Manthorne, President & CEO of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network, to over 56 guests which included Ministers, MPPs and cancer...
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May 24, 2019
CORD: The Outlook Internationally on Rare Diseases
Photo credit: @raredisorders Patient advocates, health organizations, professionals and industry representatives from across the globe visited Toronto on May 10-12, 2019 to engage in a “Rare International Dialogue” on rare...
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May 23, 2019
Did you miss our webinar: Fear of Cancer Recurrence – 5 ways to lessen your anxiety
Date Held: Thursday, May 23, 2019Presented By: Dr. Rob Rutledge In this webinar: Oncologist Rob Rutledge provides practical advice and healing skills for people who are anxious about their cancer...
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