Thank you Government of Canada, Immigration and Citizenship for this wonderful opportunity & recognition.
If we can get together, there is nothing we cannot achieve. One day, we will eradicate this disease called cancer.
Thank you Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador & patient partners for adopting me, making me one of yours and giving me the conditions to become something I have never imagined of.
Better days ahead for all of us.
In this episode we have Dr. Melanie Seal, and oncologist with the NL Health System explaining the main treatment modalities in cancer and how different oncology professionals coordinate together to provide the best care to patients.
Take a look
In this episode, we continued our conversation with James Moriarty about his experiences of being a trans man with a history of cancer in an organ associated with female sex assigned at birth (you can find PART I here).
Dr. Neveu, who cares for a few trans persons with cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador, provides unique insights into how her cancer care practice looks like.
There is a lot to learn – please take a look at our latest podcast:
The current Conference Schedule and list of Speakers, together with the learning objectives for each talk, can be found below.
See you in the Public Conference on Cancer, October 15th!
I have been a cancer researcher in this province for almost 14 years, but I must say I was always confused about these two very important provincial cancer care-related organizations: the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation and the Provincial Cancer Care Program.
They both have many beneficial activities and support to cancer patients and families in NL. But, what is the difference?
I think I have finally got some clarity around this. If I missed anything, please comment/correct!
For example, the Foundation not only raises funds/money for cancer care, education, and patient and family support, but it also directly supports patients, families, and kids through two financial support programs https://cancercarefoundation.ca/get-support/. Check out their website for further info – a truly astonishing work and support shown to our residents through generosity of many donors. Thank you folks!
On the other hand, The Provincial Cancer Care Program has a focus of cancer control & offers other programs/services designed to help support the patients and families. Important ones include the population cancer screening programs (breast, cervical, and colon cancer screenings), cancer patient navigator program, oncology social work, patient educational materials, nursing and many other services.
Please talk to you doctor if you or someone you know can benefit from these programs.
Whether you are a patient, have a family member or someone you know with cancer, the Cancer Care Foundation and the Provincial Cancer Care Program may bring relief to you and/or other affected individuals.
Till next time.
Sevtap Savas, PhD. July 23, 2022 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
