November 12, 2024
Nova Scotia 2024 Election Campaign
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) works to connect patients, survivors and other stakeholder groups with decision makers and the wider community to engage in discussion and to act on evidence-based best
November 10, 2023
Cancer is Preventable, and We Fail Women by Not Taking Steps
It is a shocking number, that could give hope in reducing cancer rates around the world. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has released a report the Lancet Global Health that
August 31, 2023
What is a Cancer Survivor to You? Part 1.
This is a question we get a lot. What is cancer survivorship? How does one survive cancer? Can one survive cancer? Typically, many people associate survivorship with being cancer-free. And yet for
August 23, 2023
The Changing Relationship between Cancer and Hope
I recently talked with CCSN’s President & CEO, Jackie Manthorne, about misinformation and cancer care. With all the fake news and uncertainty around research results, treatment and survivorship, Jackie made the point
June 29, 2023
Where are the Men in Cancer Support?
During our webinar for World Cancer Day earlier this year, Angus Pratt pointed out a disparity in patient self-advocacy that he came across in his cancer journey. “If you were to look
May 24, 2023
Are You Aware of the Sun?
When I first saw it there was sun awareness month, I felt it was a little silly. Of course people are aware of the sun. It is a constant reminder that too