A Year in Review
As the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, we at MNC reflect on how we responded to the challenges that faced…
2021/11/01
My Personal Journey with Malignant Melanoma
My personal Journey with Malignant Melanoma – Melanoma is one of the deadliest types of cancer. Most people think skin cancer is easily treatable and not life-threatening but the reality is that it is very serious and potentially deadly.
2021/10/31
Volunteers of the Year
We are so appreciative for our many volunteers at MNC. Without your dedication, we would not be able to deliver our education programs, fundraising activities and patient support programs.
2021/10/30
7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge for Skin Cancer
Did you know you can still get a sunburn in the winter? Melanoma Network of Canada is excited to announce the 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge 4 Skin Cancer, our new winter fundraising and awareness event. This National Snow Shoe Challenge that will see Canadians snowshoeing during the month of February to raise funds and awareness for melanoma and skin cancer. The 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge will push participants to snowshoe the distance equivalent to the height of the world’s 7 tallest mountains.
2021/10/29
Managing Winter Fatigue
With the weather and time change getting darker early this can have an effect on your sleep and energy levels. Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and often the most distressing side effect experienced by people with cancer, including melanoma. It is different from the fatigue everyone has from time to time; it is usually more severe, lasts longer, and can take a heavy toll on your quality of life. Check out some tools to help with fatigue
2021/10/29
National Melanoma Hunt, launched to find the 1,999 melanomas missed during the COVID pandemic
Campaign encourages people to share a ‘Finder’s Guide’ with six others to spread potentially life-saving information like ‘a virus for good’ Global…
2021/10/11
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Survey
Your Feedback Can Help ensure a new treatment option for advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is available in Canada. Take our 15-20…
2021/09/02
Message from Annette Cyr, MNC’s Board Chair – Summer 2021
As the months of the pandemic slowly creep along and we come to the realization that there may be many more ahead, our mental and physical health need to be front and center.
2021/08/21
Melanoma, My Invisible Enemy for 11 years
“The enemy is never more unnerving than when he’s invisible.” – K.J Parker No words could be more true! Cancer has been…
2021/08/21