While the drumbeat news about COVID-19 can be overwhelming, a new aspect of the pandemic is coming to light that is giving us here at the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network some concern. Initially, the public thought that COVID-19 was a one-off virus. You get it, and two weeks or so after infection, you’re in the clear, like any common cold. But sometimes, even if you
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Ontario Health Coalition Speaks Out on Recent Ford Government Healthcare Decision
Below is a statement from the Ontario Health Coalition regarding the Ontario Government’s decision to use private clinics to address the surgical backlog in the province. Calling Ford’s plans to privatize Ontario’s public hospital surgeries a “fatal threat” and a “terrible blow” to our public hospitals, health advocates vow major fightback Toronto – The Ford government’s plans to privatize our public hospitals’ vital services are
Fighting Fires Equals Fighting Cancer
It’s no secret that firefighting is a dangerous job. Each year dozens of names are added to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial run by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Between 2019 and 2020, 469 firefighters were added to the wall in Colorado Springs. But while most would have the idea that firefighters made that sacrifice in burning buildings, the truth is much more
Jackie Manthorne Atlantic CTV News Interview
Jackie Manthorne, president & CEO of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN), was interviewed on August 7, 2022 by Atlantic CTV News anchor Bruce Frisko about the results of the fourth CCSN survey in a series conducted by Leger to determine how cancer patients and caregivers from coast-to-coast are coping with the pandemic as it enters its third year, and how they are dealing with
The International Liver Cancer Movement has a new website!
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new website for the International Liver Cancer Movement ! The International Liver Cancer Movement (ILCM) is the first ever global movement in liver cancer, bringing together patient orgs/communities, medical societies, policy makers, the private sector and other actors to work together, share resources and co-create. Since its inception in the beginning of 2021, the ILCM has
Your CCSN February 2022 Newsletter is Here
The February 2022 edition of our Newsletter is now available. This issue is headlined by our coverage of World Cancer Day this coming February 4. As part of our World Cancer Day coverage, there are virtual events, resources, petitions and other participation opportunities. In addition to our World Cancer Day coverage the newsletter also includes a spotlight on Cervical Cancer, and of course upcoming events,