Jackie Manthorne, Canadian Cancer Survivor Network President & CEO made a presentation entitled Involvement of patients and survivors in advocacy and public policy development at the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network as part of the session Cancer care, survivorship, pain control and palliative care at the 22nd World Cancer Congress held in Montreal in late August, 2012. Manthorne’s presentation is now published in PDF format on the Union
Month: October 2012
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network October 3, 2012 Launch Photo Gallery
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network President and CEO Jackie Manthorneand Ottawa Major Jim Watson cut the ribbon to officially open CCSN'snew office at 1750 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa (Photo by Soesi Atantri). Charity Chavez, CCSN lawyer Trina Fraser,CCSN Secretary Mona Forrest and Katlin Evertstop to pose for a moment at CCSN's office launch! (Photo by Soesi Atantri) Elise Giasson, Chef de serivce, Relations publiquesMerck Canada and Jackie Manthorne, President&
Mayor officially opens office for Canadian Cancer Survivor Network on October 3, 2012
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the office of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Wednesday October 3, 2012, surrounded by cancer survivors, families, community organization representatives and funders. The Mayor presented a framed declaration to commemorate the occasion to Jackie Manthorne, President and CEO. He spoke of the dedication of Board, staff, and volunteers and acknowledged the valuable role
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Gives a Voice to Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
On Thursday, September 27, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) hosted its first breakfast reception at Queen’s Park to help raise awareness about metastatic prostate cancer and offer support to a patient population that is often overlooked by stories of prevention and survivorship. President and CEO of CCSN, Jackie Manthorne, kicked-off the breakfast by welcoming more than 40 guests, including Members of Provincial Parliament
?Canadian Cancer Survivor Network announces launch of CINV public awareness campaign
Website features video testimonials and information about chemo-induced nausea and vomiting OTTAWA, Ontario – October 3, 2012 – The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) is pleased to announce the launch of their website (www.survivornet.ca) and their new Ottawa office at an open house that will be attended by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Among other subjects, the website tackles an important issue that they believe is not