On June 11, 2019, the Quebec Cancer Coalition held its first Think Tank on the needs of people affected by cancer with the key stakeholders in cancer clinical trials in Quebec and Canada. Over 30 people representing research organizations, oncologists, patient associations, and members of our Patient, Survivour and Caregiver Committee participated. We discussed existing platforms […]
The Segal Cancer Centre is taking “one small step” that could lead to “one giant leap” in a metaphorical moonshot to conquer cancer. Under former President Barack Obama, the United States National Cancer Institute—part of the National Institutes of Health—launched an initiative called the “Cancer Moonshot”, whose ambitious goal is nothing less than to eliminate […]
The Coalition is pleased to see INESSS inviting patient and patient group input when evaluating drugs for reimbursement in Quebec. […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] Lack of firm deadlines for the provinces result in lengthy time lags in accessing treatment – which for some women could be a matter of life and death […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] 2015 Federal Elections: The Coalition calls for the extension of employment insurance benefits. […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] The Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec supports Bill 44 designed to intensify the battle against smoking in Quebec. However, the Coalition is of the opinion that legislation alone will not be enough and that further measures are needed to significantly reduce smoking. […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] On the Tip of the Toes Foundation is inviting teenagers in between 14 and 18 years old (in remission of cancer for less than 5 years) on their summer wilderness therapy expedition! […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] Last month, the Caregiver Network (TCN), formerly known as the Caring Voice Network launches their new website […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] Enhancements to Employment Insurance for family caregivers. A step in the right direction. However, the Coalition regrets the fact that there is little support for patients themselves, since no plans have been made to improve the Employment Insurance Act adopted more than 40 years ago (1971), which only grants 15 […]
[rescue_box color=”gray” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”] Today, seven exceptional natural caregivers were honoured before a crowd of over 300 people who attended the 7th National Conference to Defeat Cancer in the course of the 4th edition of the Pat Burns award in Montreal. […]