We are a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Favorite Pages
Photos
2 of 3 albumsSee All
Canadian Cancer Society Caregiver Luncheon - May 7, 2009Created about 2 months ago
Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009 releaseCreated about 3 months ago
Video
Causes
Brenda Bedford The BC Healthy Living Alliance wants to hear from you! Complete this 2-minute survey for a chance to win a $75 Future Shop gift card!
Source: www.surveymonkey.com
We would like to know more about the ways BCHLA can help you get the kind of information that you need. The draw will be closed on July 15, 2009, so tell us about your online experiences with BCHLA now. Stay tuned for the winner announcement on Facebook and Twitter!
Aarold J. Bennett
From The Sunday Times
June 21, 2009
Prostate cancer victims cured with ipilimumab
Daniel Foggo
TWO men with advanced, inoperable prostate cancer have dramatically recovered after being treated with an experimental drug. Both are cancer-free and have returned to normal life.
The patients, Rodger Nelson and Fructuoso Solano-Revuelta, took part in US trials of a drug called ipilimumab. The researchers were so excited by the men’s recovery that they released details before completion of the tests, which involved 108 men in all.
Before treatment at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, both men had aggressive tumours and neither was expected to survive.
Dr Eugene Kwon, who led the trial, said: “We were startled to see responses that far exceeded expectations.”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_an
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
TWO men with advanced, inoperable prostate cancer have dramatically recovered after being treated with an experimental drug. Both are cancer-free and have returned to normal life.
Canadian Cancer Society How would you like to share laughs and lunch with the incomparable Joan Rivers? Tune in Tonight at 8pm ET for The Shopping Channel's 'Make a Difference' telethon in support of the Society! http://tinyurl.com/kw2hyz
Christine Yuen The North Shore Unit (GVR) are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Leader. If you are interested in volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society in this capacity or know someone who might be a stellar candidate, please send me a FB msg with your contact details and I will be in touch with you soon. Cheers & thank you!! [I hope it's ok to post here!]
Cathy Stever-Koebel I just joined this group as I was diagnoised with bladder cancer in 2003 and thank GOD and my wonderful doctor I am in my 4th year of being clean so there is hope out there you just have to have faith. I am walking in the relay for life walk Aug 7 in Wingham,this is my first year and will be in memory of my aunt and my sister in law as well as my birth mother.
Canadian Cancer Society
Are you a patient affected by the medical isotope shortage? We’d like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HQ
Source: ow.ly
The Canadian Cancer Society is very concerned about the shortage of medical isotopes, as isotopes are used for some cancer related tests and treatments. We understand that during an already difficult time, not having access to appropriate care can be stressful and trying. ...
Shanon Meier Hi my name is Shanon and I have just joined this group. I was diagnosed in May 2009 with lung cancer. I lost my mother to lung cancer 15 years ago. It is a hard thing to hear.
Canadian Cancer Society How do you protect your child from UV rays in the summer? Let us know your tips!