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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who is Denis Rooting For?
Denis takes a break during the Epic Walk. A familiar face will be volunteering this September at Walk Together, to help support and cheer on those who know what it’s […]
Coaching in Ottawa’s East End: Help us Spread the Word!
Since the Cancer Foundation launched its eastern Coaching location last year at the Clarence-Rockland Family Health Team, it has been both an exciting journey and a profound learning experience for […]
A Breakthrough in Local Brain Cancer Research
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, we are coming much closer to a new, made-in-Ottawa cancer therapy. Local researcher Dr. Ian Lorimer has developed a new approach to treating […]
Defying “The Usual” thanks to a Clinical Trial
When Elaine Cawadias found out she had ovarian cancer, she experienced a rather unexpected emotion: relief. Her symptoms had started only one month after her final appointment with her oncologist, […]
Patient Activation: Evidence Says Some Breast Cancer Patients Might Not Need Chemo
An extensive study has recently determined that most women with a common, early-stage form of breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without increasing their risk of cancer recurrence. The study […]