On June 1st, 2021, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) began implementing comprehensive genetic testing for two additional types of cancer – uveal melanoma and head and neck cancers – and began expanded genetic testing for lung cancer, colorectal and small bowel cancers, and melanoma. This is an important step forward for targeted cancer care in Canada. What this means is that when someone is diagnosed with
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson proclaims National Cancer Survivors Day
This morning, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson proclaimed National Cancer Survivors Day in recognition of the nearly one million cancer survivors living in Canada today. This annual celebration of life took place at City Hall in the presence of representatives of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network and Prostate Cancer Canada Network Ottawa. On National Cancer Survivors Day and the days following, thousands of cancer survivors and
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network hosts Ontario Legislative Reception to raise awareness of metastatic prostate cancer
Ottawa, ON – November 19, 2014 – In the month of November focused on men’s health, the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) was pleased to host its third annual breakfast reception at the Ontario Legislature to highlight the challenges faced by metastatic prostate cancer patients and their families and the increasing number of treatment options that provide a good quality of life while living with
New Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Chair wants patients to have more say
September 12, 2014, Ottawa, Ontario – Former breast cancer patient Elaine Dean was elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) at their recent Annual General Meeting. Says CCSN President and CEO, Jackie Manthorne: “We are pleased to welcome Elaine as our incoming Board Chair. Her appointment will help CCSN continue to grow as an organization to achieve our
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network calls for increased training and closer oversight and supervision of radiologists
The approximately 3,500 patients who relied on results of CT scans and mammograms conducted by Trillium Health now called into question have every right to be both worried and outraged. Canadians trust that mammography and CT scans will help them learn whether they are in good health or whether an abnormal scan requires further investigation, leading to an early diagnosis and treatment of cancer with