“It’s all I can do to get out of bed every morning.”
On February 4th, 2016, Lynda Portelance went bald. It was World Cancer Day, and Lynda was on a mission: to raise awareness of living life with cancer and to raise money in support of local cancer care through the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. She was waiting in the cash line at Costco when she noticed […]
Hockey Pool Funds Local Research for Prostate Cancer
In June of 2014, at 49 years old, Toni Guimaraes – father, local business owner, and dear friend to many – learned that he had advanced prostate cancer. “I’ve tried it all,” he writes, “chemotherapy, hormone therapy, oral chemo and aggressive surgery. Still, I had a quick recurrence and I’m back for more chemo. It’s unpleasant – but I […]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
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, sugar does not feed cancer. Read on to find out more! Every cell in the body requires sugar (glucose) for fuel, including cancer cells. The sugar comes from […]
Remembering Max Keeping, Cancer Champion
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 through them you made us all better people. You made us think and care about our neighbours. I wish I had your way with words because I think […]
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Celebrates Nurses Week
Cancer patient Millie Bourdeau and Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation VP of Survivorship Care Johanne Levesque present oncology nurse Sandra Lowry with the Carole & Norman Zagerman Compassionate Care Award Oncology Nurse Receives the Carole & Norman Zagerman Compassionate Care Award Millie Bourdeau is used to taking charge of tough situations. As director of Public Safety […]
Thanks to our donors, “Ottawa scientists hail ‘viral strategy’ to fight pancreatic cancer”
You may be aware that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most devastating cancers. It is often diagnosed very late-stage and is considered a “treatment refractory disease”. For the 85% who don’t get surgery, most die within 6 months. With your help, we are trying to change that. At the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, cancer […]
Busting a Move for Breast Health
WOW! What an incredible day! It was my absolute pleasure to get on the floor with our Bust a Move participants on Saturday, March 28 and I was so moved by their dedication to improving breast health in our region. We laughed, we cried – but most of all, we moved, grooved and celebrated the […]
