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January 18, 2012
Smoking Cessation Program Will Include Counseling, Tools, at no Cost
Winnipeg, Manitoba January 18, 2012 - CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) will provide a comprehensive smoking cessation program to cancer patients and their immediate family, to help them stop smoking. Supported by funding from the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and CCMB, the program will include the best practice approach of combining counseling with treatment such as nicotine patches or medication. Starting with patients facing Thoracic,...
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December 1, 2011
Manitoba Moving Forward With $40-million, System-wide Cancer Strategy: Premier
MORDEN-WINKLER_Manitoba's first regional CancerCare hub will soon open as part of the province's $40-million commitment to help Manitobans affected by cancer, Premier Greg Selinger announced today at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.
"Today, we're following through on our commitment to fight cancer together by connecting patients, patient navigators, doctors, nurses and other health-care providers to provide faster...
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November 3, 2011
Grab the popcorn and make plans to attend CancerCare Manitoba's first ever mini film festival on Saturday, November 26th!
This educational event coordinated by Patient and Family Support Services along with the Younger and Wiser planning group features three short films to help increase awareness of the issues facing younger women with breast cancer, as well as young women at high risk for breast cancer. A facilitated panel discussion with those who have experienced these issues first hand will follow each film.
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November 2, 2011
Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) week in Canada is an annual celebration of the crucial role that medical radiation technologists play in the healthcare system. This week always includes World Radiography Day which occurs on November the 8th, the day that Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-rays.
Medical Radiation Technologists include: Radiation Therapists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, MRI technologists and X-ray technologists. MRTs provide the professional imaging and radiation-related treatment services with a caring...
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June 30, 2011
$24-million Centre Brings Cancer Care Closer to Home for Westman Residents: Selinger
BRANDON - The new, $24-million Western Manitoba Cancer Centre will bring optimal cancer treatment closer to home for Manitobans living in the western part of the province, which was officially opened here today by Premier Greg Selinger.
"Our investment in the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre offers more treatment options to Westman residents," said Selinger. "The centre's radiation therapy program alone will serve...
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June 23, 2011
Winnipeg, MB June 23, 2011: Winnipeg commuters using Sherbrook St. near the Misericordia Health Centre this morning will run straight into a "CheckStop" that has nothing to do with driving habits.
Staff and volunteers from CancerCare Manitoba?s BreastCheck, CervixCheck, and ColonCheck programs will be passing information to motorists from 7:00-8:30am to raise awareness about the benefits of regular cancer screening and early detection.
"Our most recent Community Health Assessment projected that this province will see up to...
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June 10, 2011
$40-Million Comprehensive, Aggressive Strategy To Focus on Shortening the Entire Patient Journey: Selinger
A $40-million, comprehensive, aggressive and first-in-Canada cancer strategy will streamline cancer services and dramatically reduce the wait time for patients between the time cancer is suspected and the start of effective treatment, Premier Greg Selinger announced today.
"This is a bold step forward for patients in our province and I am proud that Manitoba will be the first in the country to implement this very...
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May 24, 2011
CancerCare Manitoba, Patient & Family Support Services is planning a Melanoma Information and Support Evening for patients and their families. This session will be held on June 16 and can be available through TeleHealth in rural communities. A copy of the brochure and poster is attached. ...
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May 9, 2011
Accolades for patient safety, leadership and post secondary education
The Provincial Pharmacy Program at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) has been recognized for its commitment to patient safety, leadership and post secondary education and training.
At the annual conference of the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association (MPhA), Venetia Bourrier, Director, Provincial Drug Oncology Program, became the first ever recipient of the Patient Safety award. The honour was presented in recognition of significant and lasting...
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April 13, 2011
Provincial Contribution of $70 Million for New CancerCare Manitoba Building Will Expand World-class Diagnostics, Treatment and Research That Will Saves Lives: Premier
Premier Greg Selinger today announced the province is committing to invest $70 million in a new-state-of-the-art facility for CancerCare Manitoba that will improve diagnostics, treatment and research that will help Manitoba families affected by this disease.
"Every family has been touched by cancer - wives, husbands, daughters, sons,...
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March 22, 2011
Brandon March 21, 2011 - Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger toured the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre (WMCC) in Brandon on Monday, seeing first hand the state-of-the-art technology and facilities that will soon be available to Westman residents.
The Western Manitoba Cancer Centre includes a linear accelerator for radiation therapy services. Brandon will be...
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March 18, 2011
Winnipeg, MB - TELUS today announced the launch of a new campaign to support Manitoba's children and youth in their fight against cancer. From now until May 31, 2011, for each new TELUS customer in Manitoba who upgrades to a new smartphone, TELUS will give $25 to CancerCare Manitoba for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children*.
"The strides made so far in the area of pediatric oncology are nothing short of astounding," said CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Executive Director Annitta Stenning. "In the...
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March 8, 2011
$140,000 Project Will Support Mammogram Services In 80 Manitoba Communities
Manitoba women will have improved access to breast cancer screening with the replacement of two mobile breast cancer screening vans, Premier Greg Selinger announced in Winnipeg today while Health Minister Theresa Oswald unveiled the second new van in Gimli.
The province will fund 50 per cent of the $140,000 initiative, with the balance donated by the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
"Our government is committed to ensuring...
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March 3, 2011
As of Friday, March 4th, CancerCare Manitoba will partner with and take to the radio waves of Winnipeg's favourite FM station Hot 103. CCMB will join morning hosts Ace Burpee and Chrissy Troy for a weekly health related program called the Friday Morning Check Up!
CancerCare Manitoba will be ably represented by a team of doctors, nurses and experts, who will discuss a range of health topics as offered up by the Hot 103 FM hosts. Listeners can also send in questions via email. Topics will amuse, inform, and aim to...
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January 4, 2011
To support smoke-free homes and vehicles, CancerCare Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba Foundation have produced The Butt Stops Here window cling and postcard. The easily removable cling can be placed in your home or vehicle to declare your space smoke-free while the postcard gives detailed information on what you can do to get started.
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December 22, 2010
Manitobans facing cancer can be assured that treatment and care provided here at home results in some of the best survival rates in the world, according to an international study. The International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP) compared cancer survival rates in six countries using Canadian data provided by four provinces - Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Manitoba placed within Canadian averages, and led in lung cancer survival rates.
"The study provides compelling data on how cancer survival rates can...
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December 10, 2010
CancerCare Manitoba in partnership with the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) and leading cancer care and research institutions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan have launched a Prairie Node to support the training of cancer researchers across the two provinces.
To view a Quicktime video of the news conference, please click here.
For more information, please see the media release which can be found in the 'news'...
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December 2, 2010
Winnipeg, MB - The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) today launched its Prairie Node and announced Institute and partner investments of approximately $1.1 million over the next four years to support the node and the training of cancer researchers at cancer care and research organizations in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. TFRI is partnering with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, the University of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba to form the TFRI Prairie Node. In addition, TFRI has signed agreements with...
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October 22, 2010
National Staging Initiative
October 2010
The Manitoba Cancer Registry is recognized as a leader in capturing stage amongst North American cancer registries and is part of a first-of-its-kind initiative that is standardizing the collection of cancer stage information across Canada.
Supported by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, the goal of the National Staging Initiative is to help cancer system decision-makers target areas of greatest...
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September 14, 2010
A new Manitoba report finds that obesity, physical inactivity and smoking will cost Manitoba taxpayers $4.7 billion in increased health care expenditures and lost productivity by 2026.
Making the Case for Primary Prevention: An Economic Analysis of Risk Factors in Manitoba, a report funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba (HSFM), the Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease, CancerCare Manitoba and Health in Common is the first report of its kind in Manitoba to provide solid economic data on the long-term cost...
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July 8, 2010
A pair of recently published studies may provide hope for parents who fear protecting their children from smoking in the future is out of their reach.
"Enforced home and vehicle smoking bans appear to support youth in maintaining a resolve to not smoke, regardless of the smoking status of the parent," said lead author Dr. Annette Schultz, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Manitoba, and an investigator at the PsychoSocial Oncology and Cancer Nursing Research Group at St. Boniface Hospital...
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June 29, 2010
Reveals need for strengthened systematic approach to achieve improvements
Winnipeg, June 29, 2010 - CancerCare Manitoba?s five year Community Health Assessment (CHA) provides a comprehensive look at how cancer is affecting Manitobans as well as the system that supports them. Released today, the report focuses on the key areas of cancer control - prevention, access, and outcomes - and based on performance system indicators in these areas, the overall picture of cancer care and control in Manitoba...
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January 15, 2010
On December 18, about 70 young CancerCare Manitoba patients and their families gathered at the MacCharles Unit to cheer, giggle and celebrate at CCMB's 25th Annual Kids' Holiday Party.
The star of the show was Juno Award-winning entertainer, Al Simmons. Simmons kept the audience singing and smiling with his zany props and his wacky lyrics. The kids and their guests also enjoyed snacks, gifts and a...
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January 7, 2010
Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Manitoba and often there are no symptoms when the disease is in the earliest, most treatable, stages.
"Prevention and early detection are key components of our provincial framework for cancer services," said Health Minister Theresa Oswald. "Colorectal cancer screening will save lives, and we're very pleased that our health providers and our citizens continue to be leaders in this critically...
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December 3, 2009
Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, President and CEO, is pleased to announce that CancerCare Manitoba has been awarded full accreditation, without conditions, by Accreditation Canada. CancerCare Manitoba is the first Cancer Agency in Canada to be evaluated according to QMentum, a new, more rigorous, quantitative process. Accreditation recognizes the achievement of a high standard of excellence. Click here to learn more about...
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December 3, 2009
Our annual "Cancer Day for Primary Care," on January 22, 2010, will be hosted by CCMB's Uniting Primary Care and Oncology Network (UPCON). Click here for program details and registration...
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October 15, 2009
To increase the number of women having Pap tests, Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program (MCCSP) staff will be offering flowers to women in downtown Winnipeg on Friday, October 16 as a way of starting a conversation about why Pap tests are so important.
"Cervical cancer is one of the most easily prevented cancers, if detected early. Going for regular Pap testing is the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of cervical cancer," said Kimberly Templeton, MCCSP program manager.
Program staff and volunteers will be in...
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September 22, 2009
Advances in Treating and Preventing Hormone Dependent Breast Cancer
Dr. Geoffrey L. Greene
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Chicago
Vice Chair, The Ben May Department for Cancer Research
Co-Director, Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Frederic Gaspard Theatre, Basic Medical Sciences Building, 730 William Ave.
Admission is free.
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June 29, 2009
Winnipeg, June 26, 2009 - Andrew B. Paterson, Chairman of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, has retired after almost a decade at the helm of this esteemed organization.
In announcing his retirement at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting, Mr. Paterson...
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April 22, 2009
The Manitoba Prostate Centre at CancerCare Manitoba was officially renamed in honour of Dr. Ernest W. Ramsey - a superb physician, an excellent teacher and a true visionary.
Dr. Ramsey was dedicated to patient care, research and teaching. It was through his efforts that the Manitoba Prostate Centre was developed and it is only fitting it bear his name.
During the April 17 event, it was announced that in partnership with Manitoba Health and...
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March 10, 2009
First Nations, Inuit and Metis people are invited to apply for a volunteer position as either a Committee Member or a Task Group Member of the CancerCare Manitoba Aboriginal Community Partnership Committee. Travel and accommodation reimbursement for out-of-town members will be provided. If you are interested in serving on a committee and have the experience we are seeking, please complete the application form and return it to the noted...
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November 26, 2008
Family physicians and primary health care providers can learn more about caring for patients with cancer by attending the annnual Cancer Day for Primary Care symposium presented by Uniting Primary Care and Oncology (UPCON) and CCMB.
A variety of CCMB experts on cancer will present topics that focus on "Getting to a Cancer Diagnosis", "Symptom Management" and "Hematology for Primary Care".
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November 6, 2008
On Monday November 3, 2008, a reception and presentation was held at CancerCare Manitoba in which Dr. Harvey Chochinov was awarded the "Dr. O. Harold Warwick Prize" for 2008.
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is an international leader, role model and scholar in the...
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October 17, 2008
The Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program (MCCSP) is launching a campaign - TellEveryWoman - to increase the number of women having Pap tests by talking openly with women about why they need to go for a Pap test.
The insight behind the new initiative is that women are more likely to understand the importance of a Pap test if the message comes from someone they trust and care about.
"The TellEveryWoman campaign was designed to reach out to the important people in a woman's life - her...
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October 6, 2008
Seven rising and established cancer specialists from Canada and around the world were warmly welcomed to Manitoba today by Premier Gary Doer, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and CancerCare Manitoba's President & CEO, Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal.
"On a national and international scale, competition is fierce for such talented and skilled cancer specialists," said Dr. Dhaliwal. "I'm ecstatic that these highly sought-after...
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October 3, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008. Today, hundreds of Manitobans took up the Challenge for Life and walked 20Ks to raise money and hope in support of treatment, care and world-class research at CancerCare Manitoba.
"With every step you take, know that you are part of a collective body of amazing people, determined to make a difference for all Manitobans and their families living with cancer," said Annitta Stenning, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Executive Director, as she encouraged the Challengers at the opening ceremonies. ...
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September 15, 2008
An $8.6-million increase in new cancer funding will improve cancer prevention, help detect cancer earlier, strengthen treatment options and enhance patient care, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
"Earlier this year, we announced new investments to expand cancer prevention and screening, and today we're aggressively building on that work," Oswald said. "We are committed to investing the very significant funds needed to do everything we can to help prevent Manitobans from...
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September 11, 2008
The province's voluntary provincewide HPV vaccination program and an expanded cervical cancer screening awareness campaign will be implemented this fall, Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
"A combination of prevention and screening is key to help reduce the number of cervical cancer cases," said Irvin-Ross. "The new HPV vaccine adds to our cervical cancer prevention efforts to help protect Manitoba women and prevent this disease."
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August 6, 2008
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation has generously sponsored two scholarships to allow family physicians, primary care pediatricians or nurse practitioners interested in the care of patients with cancer or blood disorders to pursue two weeks of training relating to the cancer care continuum.
Each scholar will receive a salary replacement stipend, plus a book allowance, and will be eligible to apply for Mainpro-MI and Mainpro-C credits. One rural and one Winnipeg clinician will be selected.
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July 17, 2008
WINNIPEG - July 16, 2008 - At a press conference at City Hall today, Mayor Sam Katz officially announced he was taking the Challenge by signing up to participate in The Challenge For Life 20K walk in support of CancerCare Manitoba.
In his speech, Mayor Katz stated, "Cancer touches the lives of all of us in Manitoba. By signing up to take The Challenge I'm not only setting a personal fitness goal to reduce my own risk of cancer, I'm also helping to raise funds so we can all continue to have access to the first...
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July 11, 2008
POWER CORPORATION JOINS THE TEAM
Supports all Manitobans taking The Challenge!
Winnipeg, MB July 11, 2008 - Manitobans have another reason to join CancerCare Manitoba Foundation's Challenge for Life 20 KM Walk on September 27th. Power Corporation of Canada has committed to underwriting a significant portion of the registration fee for event participants.
"We are thrilled to welcome Power Corporation to the Challenge team," said Annitta Stenning, CancerCare...
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July 4, 2008
Offered annually by the Community Cancer Programs Network (CCPN) and CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB), the Community Cancer Care Educational Conference is a continuing education opportunity for health care professionals involved in cancer care.
Dedicated to providing high quality cancer care to Manitobans, this conference enables health care professionals to come...
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June 23, 2008
CancerCare Manitoba has been working with Manitoba schools and teachers to survey students about their attitudes and behaviour regarding smoking.
Here are the latest results.
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WATERLOO, Ont. (Monday, June 23, 2008) - The results of the latest national Youth Smoking Survey (YSS) reveal that the percentage of young people who have tried a tobacco product has stopped declining, suggesting the issue of tobacco control requires continued attention in Canada.
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June 17, 2008
Provincial Pledge Most Aggressive of Its Kind in Canada: Oswald
Manitoba has formally implemented a radiation therapy wait-time guarantee of no more than four weeks, the most aggressive public commitment of its kind in Canada in ensuring cancer patients needing radiation therapy get the critical care they need in the shortest time possible, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today.
"Manitoba already leads the country with the shortest waits for radiation therapy, but we know today's...
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June 11, 2008
CancerCare Manitoba has been notified by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and Diagnostic Services of Manitoba (DSM) that a review is being conducted on recent pathology results from a DSM pathologist, some of which involve cancer patients. Concerns were identified through DSM's internal quality assurance process.
The WHRA has established a dedicated phone line - 788-8004 - to address questions and concerns.
Recently received results are reassuring. The planned review of 700+...
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June 3, 2008
Province Invests Nearly $1 Million to Increase Breast Cancer Screening, Enhanced Diagnostics, Promote Prevention
More Manitoba Women To be Screened: Oswald, Irvin-Ross
More Manitoba women will be screened for breast cancer with $982,000 in funding to add an additional 10,000 breast cancer screening appointments, provide better access to diagnostic services and promote cancer prevention, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
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May 1, 2008
Expanded Cervical Cancer Strategy Includes More Public Awareness, New Investments in Cervical Cancer Research: Irvin-Ross
Manitoba will implement a provincewide voluntary human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program this fall as part of a package of new investments aimed at helping protect women from developing cervical cancer, Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
"We know that with effective screening and prevention, cancer of the cervix is one of the most preventable cancers," said...
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April 18, 2008
The province will triple the number of beds dedicated to radiation oncology, fund more than 2,500 additional preventative breast-cancer screenings and hire new staff as part of a package of new investments aimed at cancer prevention and treatment, Health Minister Theresa Oswald and Healthy Living Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
"As Manitoba's population continues to age, we know we need to make strategic investments in cancer-care programs and services," said Oswald. "Building on our investments in...
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April 9, 2008
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation today launched an innovative event designed to motivate Manitobans of all ages to take an active role in their health and well-being while raising funds for all cancers.
Andrew Paterson, Chairman of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, announced the creation of the Challenge for Life:
a commitment to choosing a healthier lifestyle culminating in a 20 km walk on Saturday, September 27, 2008. "The Foundation is delighted to announce this made-in-Manitoba event in support of all Manitobans and...
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January 31, 2008
A team of CancerCare Manitoba staff members joined Health Minister Theresa Oswald for the January 31 announcement of the expansion of regional cancer services in Brandon. By building on the existing partnership with the Brandon Regional Health Authority, the funding provided will support a hub of cancer services fully connected to CancerCare Manitoba's sites in Winnipeg.
The province will invest more than $20 million to develop an expanded western Manitoba regional cancer centre that will provide chemotherapy and outpatient...
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October 22, 2007
HPV vaccines and testing for the HPV virus are making headlines across the country, but women need to know that it is still important to go for a Pap test.
"The key issue is to increase the number of women who would benefit from regular screening and reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer," said Brenna Shearer, program manager for the Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program (MCCSP).
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October 9, 2007
The average age when children light up a cigarette for the first time is 11-years-old. To prevent elementary school students from taking that first puff, a group of high school students have joined together with the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and the Guardian Angel Youth Awareness Committee to talk to kids on their own turf.
Students from West Kildonan Collegiate have formed a SWAT team - Students Working Against Tobacco - and part of their...
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August 24, 2007
Manitoba continues to be at the leading edge of population-based cancer research after successfully competing in the Access to Quality Cancer Care New Emerging Team Grants program supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), CancerCare Manitoba and Cancer Care Nova Scotia.
"This research is going to improve cancer services across the spectrum from prevention and screening to treatment and follow-up," said Dr. Donna Turner, Epidemiologist at CancerCare Manitoba, and associate professor of Community Health...
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July 30, 2007
One of Canada's leading palliative care experts has published a new guide to help doctors and other health care professionals preserve the dignity of patients.
Dignity and the essence of medicine: the A, B, C, and D of dignity conserving care was published in the British Medical Journal released last week by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, Director, Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit, CancerCare Manitoba, and a professor of psychiatry, University...
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July 5, 2007
Talking about sex at any time can be difficult, but when you are living with cancer, the topic can become even more sensitive.
Breaking the Silence on Cancer and Sexuality: A Handbook for Healthcare Providers is the first textbook of its kind - a clinical approach to the topic of sexuality and cancer.
"So often patients want to talk about sex, but they wait for the health professionals to ask and a lot of us aren't asking," said Dr. Anne Katz, a clinical nurse...
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May 8, 2007
The Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, in partnership with CancerCare Manitoba, is holding its 2007 annual conference in Winnipeg. This year's theme is Communication, Collaboration and Creativity.
Psychosocial oncology is a specialty in cancer care concerned with understanding and treating the social, psychological, emotional, spiritual, quality-of-life and functional aspects of cancer.
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March 22, 2007
In partnership with other organizations across Canada, CancerCare Manitoba is coordinating the 2006-2007 Youth Smoking Survey (YSS) for researchers at the Centre for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation and the Population Health Research Group at the University of Waterloo on behalf of Health Canada.
"Nicotine is one of the most addictive chemicals," said Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal, President and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba. "Smoking as few as 10 packs can get you hooked for life on a deadly habit."
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March 6, 2007
As part of International Women's Week, Manitoba Screening Programs is inviting all women to Let's Celebrate! - a public education event designed to provide women with the information they need to know about breast and cervical screening as well as menopause.
Guest speakers will include Tej Bains, a leader in the Indo-Canadian Community, Katie Watters, education coordinator at the Manitoba Breast Screening Program, Jean Sander, health promotion specialist at the Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program, and Dr. Carol...
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December 20, 2006
Results are in from the 2006 Pap test week and the Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program (MCCSP) is pleased with the number of women who took up the offer to have an appointment-free Pap test.
"Having 1,578 women make the decision to go and get a Pap test is a great accomplishment," said MCCSP program manager Brenna Shearer-Hood.
"Getting a regular Pap test is important, and I'm pleased to see that so many women took the initiative to go and get tested," said Kerri Irvin-Ross, Minister of Healthy Living. "...
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