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Grab and Go Oatmeal Power Bowl Breakfast

  Good nutrition is especially important for people with cancer. Eating a variety of foods and well-balanced meals can help you feel…

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New benefit for caregivers

Employment Insurance introduced a new benefit for caregivers in December 2017, called Family Caregiver Benefit for Adults. This benefit is available to…

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Why One Should Look to Yoga When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis

  Cancer doesn’t just impact the body, it impacts every part of one’s being.  Which is the exact reason why Yoga, more…

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Cancer Is Not Fair, But Accessing Treatment Should Be

Today almost half of drugs used to treat all types of cancer are taken at home. That can offer patients convenience and…

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Message from the Chair – Melanoma Newsletter Winter 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Annette Cyr, Chair and Founder of the Melanoma Network of Canada 2018 arrived with a frigid, wintery blast…

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Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?

THE CONSENT PROCESS IN CLINICAL TRIALS Until recently, the prognosis for patients diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma was poor. Standard of care…

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Melanoma and Treatement: Myths & Misconceptions

By Lourdes Maria Abella – RN, CON(C),  Oncology Certified Registered Nurse There are many common myths and misconceptions about melanoma and the…

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Caregivers Often Know What Running on Empty Really Means

Being a caregiver to someone diagnosed with melanoma may be the most rewarding experience you’ll ever encounter. A time to truly support…

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Patient Spotlight Bob Loiselle

My story is all too common. I live with my cancer everyday. I want to tell you about what I have been…

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