Letter to the Honorable John Hogan (Jan 9, 2025)

I have sent the letter below to The Honorable John Hogan, The Minister of Health and Community Services, Newfoundland and Labrador, asking to meet with him to advocate on behalf of NL citizens affected by cancer.

Considering the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and communities in NL, it is crucial that we improve cancer care and the ways we look after our citizens affected by cancer in the province.

Better days ahead.

Sevtap Savas, PhD.

St. John’s, NL

Letter to the Honorable Dr. Furey (Dec 16, 2024)

I have had the pleasure of sending a letter to the Honorable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, to advocate on behalf of the individuals, families, and communities affected by cancer.

The most recent report by the Canadian Cancer Society on the financial impact of cancer, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the governments of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador gave me the idea of this advocacy letter.

You can download, revise, and use this letter to reach out to your elected officials.

Better days ahead.

Sevtap Savas, PhD. December 16, 2024

Recruitment open for the new study: Social stigma associated with pediatric cancers in NL

Dear folks

Our team is conducting a new study focusing on social experiences and stigma associated with pediatric cancers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

You can find more information about this study in this document:

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact the study team:

Dr. Sevtap Savas is the scientist leading this project. She will be happy to talk to you about this study and answer any of your questions. She can be reached at 709 864 6507, pedcancer@mun.ca, or savas@mun.ca.

Rasel Siddique is the graduate student, who will be conducting the interviews. He can be reached at 709-864 6659 or pedcancer@mun.ca.

Thank you

Posters updated on Feb 13, 2025