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Empowering the Invisible Heroes: Why Caregiver Support Is Critical 

More resources are needed to support caregivers — especially young ones — as they balance the challenges of work, school, and caregiving. 

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  • The Gut-Microbiome Connection: Why Celiac Disease Deserves a Seat at the Table

    The Gut-Microbiome Connection: Why Celiac Disease Deserves a Seat at the Table

    A growing body of research points to the gut microbiome as a major player in everything from immune function and nutrient absorption to mood regulation and chronic disease prevention. But for people with celiac disease, the relationship between the gut and health is even more profound—and more…

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  • Going Upstream: A Call for Chronic Disease Action in Ontario 

    Going Upstream: A Call for Chronic Disease Action in Ontario 

    Ontario’s chronic disease crisis is escalating. Real progress requires shifting from reactive care to proactive health management. Ontario faces a growing health crisis as chronic…

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  • Prostate Cancer in the Workplace: How Employers Can Support Men Through Treatment and Recovery

    Prostate Cancer in the Workplace: How Employers Can Support Men Through Treatment and Recovery

    With one in eight Canadian men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, this disease has become a significant workplace reality. Every year, thousands of men face the dual challenge of managing cancer treatment while trying to maintain theirprofessional responsibilities. Yet many employers, HR professionals, and insurers remain unprepared to respondeffectively. Supporting employees through illness and recovery requires more than updated policies, it calls for a workplace culturegrounded in compassion, flexibility, and health awareness. Prostate cancer is no longer a rare exception; it’s part oftoday’s workforce landscape. So how can workplaces better understand and respond to the needs of employees livingwith the disease? By fostering open dialogue,…

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  • The Cost of Caregiving

    The Cost of Caregiving

    At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), we know that it takes all of us to take on cancer. And when it comes to caring for…

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  • How to Protect Older Adults from Respiratory Infections’ Complications

    How to Protect Older Adults from Respiratory Infections’ Complications

    Though they may be fit and healthy, older adults should know the risks of respiratory illness and how to protect themselves.  Many healthy older adults…

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  • Oxfam Project and Partners Empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women to Claim Their Rights

    Oxfam Project and Partners Empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women to Claim Their Rights

    Through health services, education, and advocacy, an Oxfam project is strengthening young women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights.  Mihret was just 17 years old…

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  • Why Advocacy Matters for Canada’s Lupus Community

    Why Advocacy Matters for Canada’s Lupus Community

    Despite advances in lupus treatments, there are notable gaps that require attention and improvement in Canada.  Lupus: What Is It and Why Does Canadian Advocacy…

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  • Confronting Canada’s Chronic Pain Crisis

    Confronting Canada’s Chronic Pain Crisis

    Chronic pain affects 8 million Canadians, yet remains overlooked. Learn how research, policy, and advocacy can drive real change. Chronic pain affects one in five…

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  • A Smarter Fight Against Cancer: The Power of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling 

    A Smarter Fight Against Cancer: The Power of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling 

    Cancer care is no longer limited by a one-size-fits-all approach. Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) is transforming metastatic cancer care by identifying precision therapies tailored to…

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  • Breakthrough in Bladder Cancer Treatment: A New Era of Hope

    Breakthrough in Bladder Cancer Treatment: A New Era of Hope

    Bladder cancer treatment has entered a transformative era with Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) and Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a groundbreaking combination recently approved by Health Canada. This innovative…

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  • Disruptive Innovation: Tackling Cancer in Leaps and Bounds 

    Disruptive Innovation: Tackling Cancer in Leaps and Bounds 

    Many problems in cancer need big-picture thinking. Disruptive innovation aims high to drive better cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and support.  Big problems need bold solutions. …

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  • Rare Blood Disorder Community at a Loss for Accessing New Treatments

    Rare Blood Disorder Community at a Loss for Accessing New Treatments

    Chronic disease can be managed with treatments, but they remain out of reach for many. In a world where emergency rooms are bursting, families are…

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  • Improving Province-Wide Patient Care? We Need More MLTs 

    Improving Province-Wide Patient Care? We Need More MLTs 

    Ontario’s shortage of medical laboratory professionals weighs heavily on the health care system — a problem that’s only going to get worse. They represent the…

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  • The Power of a Shared Story: From Heartbreak to Hope in the SADS Community

    The Power of a Shared Story: From Heartbreak to Hope in the SADS Community

    It all began with a single act of courage—a mother, with no where else to go, chose to share her son’s story with the world.…

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  • Emma Maxwell Opens Up About Her Journey with Endometriosis

    Emma Maxwell Opens Up About Her Journey with Endometriosis

    EndometriosisEm opens up about how the chronic illness community has become a source of strength, support, and advocacy. From dispelling harmful misconceptions about endometriosis to…

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  • A Q&A with Dr. Nese Yuksel: Key Tips for Menopause Care

    A Q&A with Dr. Nese Yuksel: Key Tips for Menopause Care

    Mediaplanet spoke with Dr. Nese Yuksel, Professor and Vice-Dean at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and President of the Canadian…

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  • Self-advocacy and Finding the Right Prosthetic Device

    Self-advocacy and Finding the Right Prosthetic Device

    When it comes to prosthetics like microprocessor-controlled knees, knowledge is power. Find out what’s available and advocate for what’s best for you. Microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs)…

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  • How Pfizer Puts Patients First and Leads with Integrity 

    How Pfizer Puts Patients First and Leads with Integrity 

    Pfizer is leading the way in patient-centred care, prioritizing integrity and transparency in every collaboration.  It’s a simple yet revolutionary concept in health care: listen…

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