CORONAVIRUS and SUNLIGHT
Why It’s Important to Practice Sun Safety The leading cause of melanoma is over exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun…
2020/04/28
Thank You to MNC Volunteers
We are so appreciative for our many volunteers at MNC. Without your dedication, we would not be able to deliver our education…
2020/04/22
Sweepstakes to Stop Skin Cancer
Due to COVID-19, melanoma and skin cancer patients are seeking emotional support and information on navigating the health care system. MNC continues…
2020/04/15
Here to Support You!
COVID-19 has created much uncertainty for our dear MNC friends, turning the world as we know it completely upside down. It has…
2020/04/02
Online Auction to support Melanoma Network of Canada Virtual Support Programs
We hope you are doing well, and staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. During these times of crisis we must…
2020/04/01
A Message to our Community on COVID-19
Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) understands how crucial it is to contain COVID-19, especially because melanoma and skin cancer patients are at…
2020/03/30
Message from the Chair – Spring 2020
Message from the Chair – This New Year brings great anticipation for progress in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancers, like cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). We have been anxiously awaiting provincial listings for adjuvant therapies for melanoma – in particular the adjuvant (for stage III fully resected patients), targeted therapy combination of Dabrafenib and Trametinib, and the adjuvant immunotherapies – Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab.
2020/02/14
Uveal Patient Perspective By Candyce Charles
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, I was diagnosed with uveal melanoma. This was my lucky day. For over 10 months, I had been experiencing huge flashes of light in the periphery of my right eye, along with rapidly declining vision,
2020/02/14
Host an Event In Support Of Melanoma
Host an Event In Support Of Melanoma. From hockey and golf tournaments to birthday and dinner parties, there are many events that allow you to gather with friends and family, raise money for a noble cause, and rally around someone going through their cancer journey.
2020/02/14