December 8, 2020
Cancer still waiting…
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
October 22, 2020
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
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
July 8, 2020
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
December 19, 2019
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! And a special congratulations to Deb Edmonds, Greg Whittake, Joan Martin and
November 20, 2019
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,