Breaking down barriers to help more Canadians access clinical trials

Breaking down barriers to help more Canadians access clinical trials

Breaking down barriers to help more Canadians access clinical trials   Clinical trials are an essential step to transform laboratory research into viable cancer treatments. Trials are where today’s care drives future progress, transforming research breakthroughs into...
Patient Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy

Patient Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy

Patient Empowerment through Self-Advocacy  By Maureen Elliott, BA, MA Senior Manager, Programs and Support This article was originally published by Heal Canada in their digital magazine, E3 Advocacy, Issue 8. Pancreatic cancer is known as the world’s toughest cancer...
Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter

Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter

Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter by Michelle Capobianco An article recently published in the Mayo Clinic Journal struck a chord with me. The article entitled, “Never-Words: What Not to Say to Patients With Serious Illness” outlines specific...