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CCSN president & CEO Jackie Manthorne’s presentation at the 2014 CAPO conference!
Jackie Manthorne, President & CEO of CCSN, attended and was invited to make a presentation at the 2014 conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology in Winnipeg, April 30-May 2. The 2014 conference brought together interdisciplinary professionals to explore, share, learn and discuss the psychosocial aspects of cancer. CAPO’s annual conference convenes researchers, clinicians and community-based organizations from several professions, including: medical, psychiatry, nursing, psychology,
The Importance of Exercise for Cancer Prevention and Recurrence
By David Novak Cancer is known as one the prevalent diseases in the world today. Every year millions of people are afflicted by this life-threatening disease. Cancer is a class of diseases wherein cells grow out of control. These cancerous cells can even spread to other parts of the body and destroy healthy tissues. There is no proven way to completely prevent cancer, but there
Perception of Fertility Affects Quality of Life in Young, Female Cancer Survivors
Newswise — A new study led by a University of Colorado Cancer Center member recently published in the journal Quality of Life Research shows that in young, female cancer survivors, quality of life is significantly impaired long after treatment. The study compared 59 cancer survivors to 66 healthy controls and found that, as expected, cancer survivors showed higher stress and anxiety than the general population.
Poverty the Greatest Barrier to Good Health, Canadians tell CMA Consultation
OTTAWA, July 30, 2013 /CNW/ – Poverty kills. That’s the key message in What Makes us Sick, a report released today by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) based on what Canadians said during a series of town hall meetings and an online consultation held earlier this year. The national dialogue with Canadians asked them about their experiences with the social determinants of health – the
Women`s Health Contribution Program Slashed
Another federal ministry announces program closure – the end of the Women’s Health Contribution Program One more women’s programfalls victim to federal government budget cuts; 16-year program provided essential evidence and information on women’s health; group argues for need to consider how women are harmed by cuts to programs and services. (April 23, 2012) – Six federally funded organizations devoted to research and communication in