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“It’s all I can do to get out of bed every morning.”

By Catherine Boivin on April 28 / 2016

[ Cancer, Events, News ]

On February 4th, 2016, Lynda Portelance went bald. It was World Cancer Day, and Lynda was on a mission: to raise awareness of…

Lemon Recipes

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on April 25 / 2016

[ Events, Nutrition ]

June 4th 2016 will be our 3rd Lemonade Standemonium! In light of this, here are some lemon recipes, courtesy of Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN, RD, Nutrition Coach…

Take Control of Cancer in April

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on April 7 / 2016

[ Nutrition, Recipes ]

April is an exciting month to take control of cancer for several reasons: It is National Cancer Control Month April 7th is World Health Day…

Why Brenda Runs in Support of Ottawa Cancer

By Cancer Foundation on March 22 / 2016

[ Events ]

2011 started out as the perfect year; 49 years old, married to her wonderful husband, and just spent a month long vacation in…

Hockey Pool Funds Local Research for Prostate Cancer

By Cancer Foundation on February 25 / 2016

[ Cancer, Clinical Trials, Events, News ]

In June of 2014, at 49 years old, Toni Guimaraes – father, local business owner, and dear friend to many – learned that he had advanced…

Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on February 25 / 2016

[ Cancer, Families, Nutrition, Recipes ]

Does sugar feed cancer? This is one of the most common questions in the world of nutrition and oncology. The short answer to this question is no,…

Holiday Eats

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on December 15 / 2015

[ Families, Nutrition, Recipes ]

The holidays – the most wonderful (and difficult) time of the year! No matter how hard you may try, you will find yourself surrounded by sweets…

Remembering Max Keeping, Cancer Champion

By Linda Eagen on October 2 / 2015

[ Cancer, Events, News ]

Today, I wish I had your way with words, dear friend. You were their master and at your command they reached out and grabbed our hearts.  And…

Power Foods for Families On-The-Go

By Patricia Jean-Vézina on September 8 / 2015

[ Families, Nutrition, Recipes ]

It’s that time of year again! With the end of summer comes the end of holidays and getaways – and a return to the hectic everyday schedule…

What’s for Breakfast? (and snack and lunch)

By Patricia Jean-Vézina on May 21 / 2015

[ Nutrition, Recipes ]

Breakfast. The ever elusive meal. The most important meal of the day. The one that needs the best balance. The one with low/no sugar. The…