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September 22, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN Board Secretary Mona Forrest at 2016 Rendez-vous Volunteer Expo

On September 22, Mona Forrest, one of CCSN's founders and the Secretary of the Board of Directors, attended the 2016 Rendez-vous Volunteer Expo, organized by Volunteer Ottawa. Mona reports being...
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September 6, 2016 / CCSN News

Four things you should know about the pending Charter challenge against Medicare

By Colleen Flood and Kathleen O’Grady, EvidenceNetwork.ca A version of this commentary appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Medical Post and the Windsor Star A long-running dispute between Dr. Brian Day, the co-owner of...
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September 1, 2016 / CCSN News

Our latest Webinar is live for on-demand streaming

Our next webinar is entitled “A pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) Update – Optimizing the Process for Patients”. The webinar will be co-hosted by Bill Dempster and Johanne Chambers of 3Sixty...
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August 30, 2016 / CCSN News

Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation

On August 29, 2016, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network made a submission to the Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation. The text of our submission follows.     Canadian Cancer...
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August 29, 2016 / News

Magnetic bacteria used to deliver cancer drugs deep into tumours

Researchers in Montreal have developed a new way of administering cancer-fighting drugs directly into tumours, using something they call “bacteria-based nanorobots.”   The approach has so far been successfully tested...
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August 24, 2016 / News

Cutting-edge VERO radiation machine bringing hope to B.C. cancer patients

High-tech computer software. Infrared cameras. X-ray beams. A GPS system.   This may sound like the makings of a great science fiction film, but it’s real life: VERO - one...
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August 24, 2016 / News

Program aims to ease the minds of cancer survivors

After completing cancer therapy, patients usually feel relief. But then the “what ifs” kick in.   “There’s this feeling of fear — that the cancer could come back, or often,...
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August 17, 2016 / CCSN News

Webinar – Q&A with Expert About Blood Clots & Cancer

Webinar Information: People living with cancer need to know the signs and symptoms of blood clots, also known as venous thrombosis. Blood clots are a common problem for people living...
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August 15, 2016 / CCSN News

CCSN volunteer opportunity!

Volunteer opportunity: Assistant Treasurer   The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network is looking for energetic CPA, CMA, etc. to participate in a small friendly group of Board Members dedicated to the...
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August 15, 2016 / CCSN News

Volunteer for CCSN’s A Seat at the Table!

The objective of A Seat at the Table is to increase the number of informed cancer patients, survivors and caregivers sitting on cancer and other health care Boards, committees and...
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