Unraveling the Miracle
You’ve made Dr. Auer’s research possible by supporting local research through the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Now patients with advanced abdominal cancer have new hope. It’s been 15 years since Dr. Rebecca Auer worked in the lab with renowned cancer researcher Dr. John Bell on a brand new cancer treatment. But it’s an experience she’ll […]
Living in the Moment: Chris’ Story
Photo: Chris with his two of his three sons. “I was shocked,” Chris says of the day he found out he had glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. “I thought I had done everything right, like eating well and staying active. I thought that cancer just wouldn’t happen to me.” At only 44 years […]
A Beacon in the Darkness
When Denise was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, her first response was to laugh. But her laughter quickly turned to tears: “I never thought this would happen to me,” Denise admits. “Nothing can prepare you for a cancer diagnosis.” Denise had surgery, chemotherapy and radiation to fight the cancer. She credits her oncologist […]
Giant Tiger Gives Giant Hope!
This holiday season, the Cancer Foundation was fortunate to have Giant Tiger by our side to help give hope and spread holiday cheer! As you may have heard, Giant Tiger offered a generous $45,000 gift in support of Cancer Coaching as a Giving Tuesday match, to help inspire and empower donors in our community to […]
Transforming the Cancer Experience in Her Hometown: Gabrielle’s Story
When Gabrielle Fecteau was diagnosed with cancer at age 19, her first thought was: “I can do this!” What she didn’t know was that just two years later, she would be helping families in her own hometown to do just the same. Beginning in January, Gabrielle will be leading a project to bring Virtual Cancer […]
With Us Today, Thanks to You
After receiving a devastating colorectal cancer diagnosis, Sandy is back to enjoying a full and happy life. Your support for local clinical trials gives the precious gift of time, and makes incredible successes like this possible. Sandy had always been healthy. At 50, she’d had a routine colonoscopy and everything had been fine. But shortly […]