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Exciting news as we continue to work towards a brighter future for cancer patients everywhere. This new building creates additional space to pursue new breakthroughs, develop innovative treatments, enhance adoption of AI and educate the next generation of cancer experts, and ultimately set new standards of cancer care that will improve outcomes for cancer patients worldwide.

UHN and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre are expanding, to meet the health care needs of the future! Today, we are excited to announce the purchase of 522 University Avenue. The 15-storey building will support the expansion of UHN programs in cancer care, research and education at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Toronto General Hospital. The new purchase is made possible through UHN and The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. “The demand for cancer diagnosis and treatment continues to surge here in Canada and around the world,” says UHN President and CEO Dr. Kevin Smith. "The addition of 522 University Avenue increases our capacity to drive innovation and research in cancer prevention, early cancer detection, diagnostics and treatment, as well enable the introduction of new and expanded programs at UHN.” Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4gp5Jum

September 1, 2024 will mark my 19th “Cancerversary” – the anniversary of the day I was initially told “you have lung cancer.” It’s a bittersweet occasion. It’s weird in part because I’m now the longest living male lung cancer survivor that I’ve known, (Frances may have me beat, but I really don’t know) and weird because, while I know a few women survivors that are still alive and were diagnosed before me, their numbers are pretty small. It’s weird too because, in the past few years, we’ve lost many of the people I considered my peers in this effort to stay alive. They were giants, and their deaths ripped holes in my heart. Cliff, Laura, Anita, Linnea, Gretta, Tracy, Don, Molly, Ivy, Frank, Dann, Gina, Dave, Rick, Andy, Christian, Joan - and the list could go on. We have lost lions to this disease. But, maybe, just maybe, that could be changing. Not soon enough for too many, but, maybe? For those that are still here since receiving a diagnosis, I have two asks. First, can you please, please, please take a few minutes to visit this site: gkc.go2.org/pages/LCEN Check out what we’re doing, and please, take the survey. It just takes a few minutes, but it’s important. Second, please, please, please, share information about the Lung Cancer Engagement Network (LCEN) and this site with others you know. We need to get 1,000 people to take this survey in a very short period of time, and the only way that’s going to happen is if everyone helps. The other thing I would ask of you is to talk to people you know about the value of lung cancer screening. It’s the one thing we can really do to decrease the number of people we lose every year – finding lung cancer early through annual screening is the single best way to do that, and it’s just a matter of getting people to do it! It’s 10 minutes, once a year, and you don’t need to take your shoes off, go through any prep, or even draw any blood. We spend more time getting oil changes done on our cars – and this is so much easier! So, please spread the work. It can save lives. My daughters are now 18, 16, and 14. And I’m still their dad. I know I’m lucky. 19 years of survival after a diagnosis of lung cancer is a rarity. But we can do stuff to change those odds for the next generation of cancer patients. So, please join me in trying. Please? gkc.go2.org/pages/LCEN

A landmark report by the Lancet Breast Cancer Commission has highlighted gross inequities in breast cancer care in both low and high-income countries globally. “Many groups are being systemically left behind, ignored or forgotten” - Professor Charlotte Coles, Chair of the Lancet Commission. People living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) make up one of those groups in the report. People living with MBC tell us they feel left behind and invisible because they are not consistently counted on Australia's cancer registries. In step with the Commission’s priorities to tackle breast cancer inequities, BCNA is proud to be leading the advocacy to have Australians living with MBC consistently counted on our cancer registries in all state and territories. Read BCNA’s Time to Count People with Metastatic Breast Cancer - A Way Forward?. https://ow.ly/TVCz50Rz4Ik Watch the full Lancet video here: https://ow.ly/hAGe50Rz4Il

The STRIVE (STRatIfication of Vulvar Squamous Cell Carcinoma by HPV and p53 Status to Guide Excision) trial, led by Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) members Dr. Jessica McAlpine and Dr. Amy Jamieson, has achieved central activation across Canada! This pivotal study seeks to shift away from the current one-size-fits-all treatment approach for vulvar cancer. Instead, it proposes differentiating cases by HPV and HPV-independent status to better tailor surgical interventions. With central activation, we hope to advance towards more personalised and informed treatment pathways that have the potential to significantly enhance patient outcomes and care standards. At the GCI, our mission is to drive research that transforms gynecologic cancer treatment and survivorship. The advancements achieved through this trial mark a significant milestone in our journey toward that goal. Learn more about the trial: https://buff.ly/3OqTYqM Canadian Cancer Trials Group

Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028 ? Released last week, the Victorian Cancer Plan outlines the Victorian Government’s objectives and policy priorities, also?highlighting their progress against the goals of the Victorian Cancer Plan 2020-2024. The 2024-2028 Plan will target 2 key priority areas:? ?? Greater equity in access to cancer prevention, treatment and supportive care;? ?? Renewed focus on cancer screening and early detection PC4 is very supportive of a coordinated and collaborative approach to achieve better cancer outcomes for all Victorians. In particular, the enormous gains that can be made through improving early detection of disease is a strong focus for PC4 and our members. It is great to see this corresponding alignment with the objectives of Victorian’s Cancer Plan. https://lnkd.in/gFR9qFMc

Getting Closer To A Cure:? A Conversation With Our Friends From Susan G. Komen Foundation Welcome to 2025! We start each year with the hope that we will get closer to a cure for breast cancer and mortality rate parity for Black Women. Join us this week as we talk to our friends from the Susan G. Komen Foundation about their program,?ShareForCures. Carlita McIlwain and Natasha Mmeje, the Komen Community Health Outreach gurus, will be joining us to talk about Komen's breast cancer research registry that is connecting scientists with information from people who have or had breast cancer. A cancer registry is?a system that collects, manages, and analyzes data about cancer patients and survivors. Komen is aiming to build a robust registry that is as diverse as the breast cancer community so scientists have the data they need to do better research. We know that Black women are not sufficiently represented in research. And, we also know that Black Breast cancer is different from breast cancer in white women so it is critical that we are represented in all research! We are working with the ShareForCures team to help them get more Black women into the ShareForCures registry. Join us to learn how you can share your breast cancer data with this registry to help scientists make new discoveries faster for better outcomes and to save lives. JOIN US! Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6pm ET https://lnkd.in/dfrikTN

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. Around 5,000 people will be diagnosed during breast cancer awareness month alone. Early detection through regular self-checks and screenings can save lives. Breast cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the past 40 years as a result of improvements in treatment, early detection and focus on targets, but there's still more that can be done. Awareness is key and together, we can make a difference. Early detection is so important, so it's time to check your breasts and learn about the changes that require further investigation! https://lnkd.in/dbVDffpp The focus for this year's breast cancer awareness month is on secondary breast cancer. It's estimated that 61,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. That's why Breast Cancer Now is focusing its research efforts on stopping secondary breast cancer. For more information on breast cancer awareness month, click the link https://lnkd.in/dzwj7X4 #BreastCancerAwareness #earlydetectionsaveslives #wearitpink

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Together, We Can Make a Difference! As we observe this important month, I want to take a moment to highlight the significance of early detection and education in the fight against breast cancer. With the support of IARC’s international partners and the World Health Organization (WHO), scientists are taking significant steps in the fight against breast cancer. This month, let’s come together to raise awareness about breast cancer, support the affected, and promote early detection. Every small action can make a difference! Remember to share resources, encourage regular screenings, and support each other in this important fight. Just a friendly reminder to get those screenings done! Breast cancer awareness is for everyone so let’s make it a priority! #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #IARC #WHO #HealthEducation #SupportAndCare Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/gmAWsHq4

Did you know that medulloblastoma is the most common brain tumor in kids? As May marks Brain Tumor Awareness Month we shed light on the challenges faced by these children and their families. Despite treatment advancements, the journey remains tough. Grainne Owen, CEO of Curing Kids Cancer, has dedicated her life to pediatric cancer research after losing her son to leukemia. Grainne founded Curing Kids Cancer in 2005 to prevent other families from experiencing the same heartbreak. Curing Kids Cancer collaborates with institutions like Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the COllaborative Network for NEuro-oncology Clinical Trials (CONNECT), led by Dr. Maryam Fouladi. This consortium conducts clinical trials to improve outcomes for children with severe brain tumors by combining novel drugs with traditional therapies. This Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Curing Kids Cancer emphasizes the importance of awareness and research. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children battling brain tumors and work towards a future where every child can lead a healthy, cancer-free life. Let's join forces, spread awareness, and support this vital cause.