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Protected: Study information – Social and workplace lived experiences of cancer patients in Newfoundland and Labrador

March 6, 2023March 7, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: BlogTags: Canada, cancer, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Public Engagement, recruitment, research study, St. John's, study, study information

This Is Our Conversation_Potential links between cancer and age, social determinants of health, and access to information and healthcare services

Why do we have a slightly higher risk of developing and dying from cancer, compared to other provinces?

(I think somewhere I forgot to say “lack of”. Lack of healthy food and healthy environments are linked to adverse life events)

Talk to you soon!

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Community ForumTags: acces sto knowledge, access to healthcare services, age, aging population, Canada, cancer, cancer risk factors, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Provincial Cancer Care Program, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, social determinants of health, St. John's Leave a comment

This Is Our Conversation Series_Reflections as a cancer scientist and advocate during the MUN strike-2023

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Community Forum, This Is Our Conversation SeriesTags: cancer, cancer scientist, Newfoundland and Labrador, Patient Advocacy, Public Engagement, Strike, vlogging Leave a comment

Protected: picket line video

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Blog

This Is Our Conversation Series_Cancer incidence and mortality numbers in Newfoundland and Labrador

These numbers hit the home hard – every year in Newfoundland and Labrador we do have a number of individuals diagnosed with cancer and die because of cancer. Take a look at today’s episode:

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Community ForumTags: Canada, Canadian Cancer Statistics, cancer, cancer incidence, cancer mortality, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, This is Our Conversation Leave a comment

This Is Our Conversation Series_What is the chance of dying from cancer in Canada?

One post

One radio interview

One media piece

One piece of knowledge

One discussion

One public event

One social media post at a time

We will help transform the word #cancer from the #ElephantInTheRoom to a public knowledge

Knowledge can be empowering. Join the conversation and help spread the word.

Sevtap Savas, PhD. Jan 21,2023. St. John’s.

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Community ForumTags: Canada, cancer, Elephant in the Room, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, St. John's, This is Our Conversation Leave a comment

This is Our Conversation Series_How common is cancer in Canada?

Take a look at this short video and join our conversation – you can reach Sevtap Savas, PhD. at anytime if you have any comments.

January 18, 2023February 13, 2023 by sevtapsavas Categories: Community Forum, This Is Our Conversation SeriesTags: cancer, Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Engagement, Public Outreach, This is Our Conversation Leave a comment

This Is Our Conversation Series_Introduction

Introduction to “This is our conversation” series by Sevtap Savas, PhD. This series aim to exchange knowledge on cancer.

if you have any comments or questions, you can contact her at savas[at]mun.ca or at 709 864-6507

Disclaimer: Information is shared for the purposes of education and sharing information/perspectives only. The information posted should not be interpreted as medical advice. All health information should be discussed with your health care provider.