CCRAN

A gentle reminder that our Monthly Information/Support Group Meeting will occur today, July 21st, at 1:00 pm EST via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!

The groups will be stratified by early age onset vs. average age onset, and early stage disease vs. average stage disease.

CCRAN is thrilled to announce the publication of our latest article in the peer-reviewed journal Current Oncology: "Addressing the Rising Trend in Early-Age-Onset Cancers in Canada." https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/7/303

This work sheds light on the rising incidence of cancers in those under 50 across multiple tumour types, as well as the necessity for improved awareness, early detection, and innovative treatment strategies.

We invite you to read the full article and join us in raising awareness and advocating for better outcomes for young cancer patients. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

Join us in spreading the word!

CCRAN is proud to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has renewed its funding in support of CCRAN's innovative My Colorectal Cancer Consultant program. Read the full press release here: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/-my-colorectal-cancer-consultant-ccran-s-innovative-online-tool-receives-funding-from-td-bank-group-856986910.html

Do you have MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer? Have you received NIVOLUMAB in combination with IPILIMUMAB?

Then please consider contacting us to share your story via a telephone interview. We need your help to get this drug therapy approved for funding in Canada for patients who need it!

CCRAN is pleased to continue with the new format for monthly information/support group meetings. To ensure peer support is relevant, meaningful and timely for each participant, CCRAN has stratified the groups by early age onset vs. average age onset, and early stage disease vs. advanced stage disease.

Join us on Sunday, July 21st at 1pm ET via Zoom.

Are you an advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer patient, or their caregiver, who has received or is currently receiving Dostarlimab (Jemperli) therapy, regardless of MMR or MSI status?

Then please consider contacting us to share your story via a telephone interview because we need your help to get this drug therapy approved for funding in Canada for those who need it!

The patient voice is at the forefront of our efforts at CCRAN, and we are thrilled to see it being amplified on The Patient Story's platform. Watch the video linked below to hear from Steve Slack, a valued and active member of the CCRAN community, as he shares his impactful story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltJ6o2Jgx8A&t=4s

Today is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day! ⭐️
Peer support plays a crucial role in cancer wellness, which we prioritise highly at CCRAN. Join our monthly information/support groups where we come together to share experiences, offer support, and find strength in community. And don't forget about our 'My Colorectal Cancer Coach' program, which seeks to provide personalized, evidence-based guidance and encouragement on your journey.

The .island Health Team and several other organizations have been welcoming residents of the community to their Annual Health Fair being held at the community centre today. The Jumbo Colon has had people of all ages visit and chat with our well informed CCRAN staff and volunteers!

Are you a stomach cancer patient or caregiver? Complete this survey from My Gut Feeling - Stomach Cancer Foundation of Canada by July 2nd to share your valuable treatment experiences.

Find the survey here:
https://forms.gle/yDDGQ8aqujAMsErg8

The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC), Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Royal Victoria Hospital and 26 Exhibitors are welcoming visitors to their Health and Wellbeing Fair at Georgian College until 3:00 pm today June 25th. Visitors cannot miss CCRAN's Jumbo Colon which is located at the entrance to the fair.

The CCRAN Jumbo Colon is ready to receive visitors at the Georgian Mall in Barrie Ontario today, June 24th, until 7:00 pm. Please drop by and visit this wonderful colorectal cancer awareness exhibit and talk to the health professionals from the Royal Victoria Hospital, as well as CCRAN staff and volunteers!

CCRAN is pleased to continue with the new format for monthly information/support group meetings. To ensure peer support is relevant, meaningful and timely for each participant, CCRAN has stratified the groups by early age onset vs. average age onset, and early stage disease vs. advanced stage disease.

Join us on Sunday, June 23rd at 1pm ET via Zoom.

Our collective voice is being heard. Our sincere gratitude goes out to each one of these groups for all that you do for patients each day, and for your collaboration as we work towards equitable access to advanced biomarker testing for Canadian metastatic cancer patients.

GI Cancers Alliance Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec Canadian Breast Cancer Network - CBCN

We could not have held this event without the support of our sponsors. Thank you for your commitment to improving cancer patient outcomes.

Once again, we would like to acknowledge and thank our stellar expert Steering Committee who assisted in the development and delivery of the Biomarker Conference programming.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the viewers, experts, sponsors and partners who helped to make CCRAN's 2024 Biomarkers Conference a success! Thank you for joining us these past two days - we are absolutely humbled by your enthusiastic engagement. We would love to hear your feedback on the event: please keep an eye on your email for a short online evaluation survey.

Up Next! Feasible Opportunities to Adopt Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Canada: An International Perspective.

Next up... The Interplay Between Genomic Profiling and Real- World Evidence in Precision Medicine: Optimizing Cancer Care and Facilitating Payer
Decisions

Up next... Examining Policy Recommendations for Accelerating Access to Precision Medicine through a Value-Based Healthcare Lens

Up next... Research into Practice: Biomarker Driven Patient Education Tools.

Up Next...

The Utility and Feasibility of ctDNA Testing for Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) in Optimizing Cancer Care in Adjuvant & Metastatic Disease Settings

Up Next... Equitable Access To Genomic Medicine In Canada: Bridging The Divide
Between What Could Be And What Is Through Investment And
Communication Strategies

CCRAN's Day 2 is officially live! It's not too late to register at bit.ly/BiomarkersConference

Next Up... The Utility and Feasibility of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) in Clinical Practice

Dr Christopher Lieu Mita Manna Dr Neesha Dhani Dr Shaqil Kassam Dr Michael Raphael Dr Ravi Ramjeesingh

Unveiling the Future of Cancer Care: Accurate & Timely Biomarker Testing for Personalized Treatment

Closing the Gap: Prioritizing Advanced Molecular Testing in Healthcare.