Canadian Cancer Survivor Network

New international study on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses across seven countries

A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership examines for the first time the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on population-wide cancer diagnoses in 18 jurisdictions across seven countries, providing key insights into how health systems responded during an unprecedented period of disruption.

How patient navigators help carry the burden: 'You understand their fears'
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People diagnosed with cancer are understandably frightened and uncertain about what the future holds. Whether their treatment comes with drug therapy, radiation or surgery—or a combination of interventions—the reality of managing all this can be overwhelming.

As we welcome June, we also welcome the opportunity to mark uterine cancer awareness month! Uterine cancer is commonly divided into two categories: endometrial cancer (makes up over 90% of diagnosis) and uterine sarcoma. There are no dedicated national or provincial organizations to represent uterine cancer or any of it's subtypes. Last year, CCSN decided to help change this.

Launching this month, we will be bringing all uterine cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers a space to call their own. A space to connect with each other, clinicians, researchers, resources, ongoing clinical trials, and more! You will help shape this space with your lived experience and suggestions. We look forward to welcoming you to the EndEndo community soon! If you would like to be added reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

‘I actually started crying’: Oncologist reacts to pancreatic cancer drug result
https://www.ctvnews ca/health/article/experimental-pill-promises-new-hope-for-deadly-pancreatic-cancer/

A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

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This Thursday May 28th, observe Young Caregivers Day with 2 special FREE events:

Movie premiere - Being a young caregiver means carrying responsibilities no one expects you to have. Like a Mountain shines a light on these often hidden experiences and the tools that can help. Join the screening - in-person or virtually - to learn what young caregivers are facing and how mindfulness can support their wellbeing. Register: https://bit.ly/4va8W7Z

Online 24-hour global celebration - Honour Young Caregivers around the world. Join a session or multiple sessions of your choice and listen, connect and celebrate Young Caregivers everywhere! Register: https://bit.ly/4tXvQ1m

Canadian Cancer Survivor Network

He spent three decades as a firefighter. It took seven months for cancer to kill him

https://www.ctvnews ca/canada/article/he-spent-three-decades-as-a-firefighter-it-took-seven-months-for-cancer-to-kill-him/

Ken Jenkins died from a glioblastoma in March, seven months after he was diagnosed with the brain tumour. It was immediately recognized as a line of duty death.

One runner’s journey to return to Ottawa Race Weekend after beating Stage 4 cancer

https://www.ctvnews ca/ottawa/article/one-runners-journey-to-return-to-ottawa-race-weekend-after-beating-stage-4-cancer/

As Ottawa Race Weekend approaches and tens of thousands of runners prepare to toe the start line, one local man’s story stands apart—defined by survival, and the chance to give back.

Opinion: The hidden emotional toll on people living with cancer and their caregivers

Cancer doesn’t affect one person—it affects entire families. The emotional and psychological impacts ripple outward, touching every part of a person’s life.

‘I shouldn’t even be here’: Man with Stage 4 cancer sees dramatic improvement with new treatment, at a high cost

https://www.ctvnews ca/canada/article/i-shouldnt-even-be-here-man-with-stage-4-cancer-sees-dramatic-improvement-with-new-treatment-at-a-high-cost/

When 47-year-old Francesco Colosimo suffered a seizure in early May 2025, he received devastating news: he had glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.