February 14, 2018
What is Cancer Rehabilitation? Part One
By Jaymee Maaghop CCSN Public Policy Assistant In a report released in 2017, it was found that one in every two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This report
February 9, 2018
Just Breathe: Learning to Live with Bone Mets
by Eileen Dahl A snowy day, mid-December, 2015, I was sitting in my car. The receptionist at my family doctor’s office had called to let me know that the results of yesterday’s
December 11, 2017
Support the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network this Holiday Season by Posting Your #WreathSelfie!
Donate today at CanadaHelps! On #GivingTuesday, you showed us that you wanted to help make a difference in the lives of patients, survivors and their families through providing educational webinars on
November 21, 2017
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Time to Change Our Thinking
According to Lung Cancer Canada, lung cancer accounts for 27% of all cancer deaths, and yet it receives only 7% of research funding. In fact, lung cancer kills more Canadians than breast
June 22, 2017
Breast cancer survivors bear brunt of Canadian Cancer Society-Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation merger
Female survivors of breast cancer in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, recently found out their beloved weekend retreat has been cancelled after 20 years of existence. For years, the Women Alike Retreat had been
June 16, 2017
Happy Father’s Day
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures, especially those who have been diagnosed or are living with cancer. Fathers