Canadian Cancer Society

JOIN CST FOR THE RUN/WALK FOR THE CURE 2008

On Sunday, October 5, 2008, the Canadian Society of Telehealth will be entering our inaugural team for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. We are inviting colleagues and friends to participate in our team effort and experience this incredible event as a member of CST's Run/Walk Team.

Teen smokers struggle to kick the habit

Most teenagers who smoke cigarettes make repeated attempts to quit but most are unsuccessful, as per new research from the Universit de Montral and funded by the Canadian Cancer Society. "The study observed that teen smokers make their first serious attempt to quit after only two and a half months of smoking, and by the time they have smoked for 21 months they have lost confidence in their ability to quit," says Dr. Jennifer O'Loughlin, the study's lead author and a researcher from the Universi...

Teen smokers want to quit but often fail

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Novice teenage smokers often make repeated attempts to quit smoking soon after they start, but most are unsuccessful, according to research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Teen smokers struggle to kick the habit; most want to quit and can't: New study from the Université de Montréal and fu...

Most teenagers who smoke cigarettes make repeated attempts to quit but most are unsuccessful, according to new research from the Université de Montréal and funded by the Canadian Cancer Society. "The study found that teen smokers make their first serious attempt to quit after only two and a half months of smoking, and by the time they have smoked for 21 months they have lost confidence in their ability to quit," says Dr. Jennifer O'Loughlin, the study's lead author and a researcher from the U...

[CAN-NS-GUYSBOROUGH] JEWERS, Myrtle Pauline and Rowland Horace - Obituary - Wife and Husband

Myrtle's obituary was posted July 12th, but here is an updated obituary in the Herald today. Coincidentally, her husband, Rowland, passed away two days later. JEWERS - JEWERS, Myrtle Pauline: Monday July 14, 2008, Halifax Herald: JEWERS (Jewers), Myrtle Pauline - 70, Necum Teuch. It is with deep sadness that Myrtle's family announce her passing Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Moser River, she was a daughter of the late John and Abigail (Woodworth) ...

Breast cancer database has weaknesses: advocate

The Canadian Cancer Society says it is unacceptable that Newfoundland and Labrador health officials cannot say how cancer patients who received inaccurate test results actually died. (Source: CBC | Health)

Breast cancer database has weaknesses: advocate

The Canadian Cancer Society says it is unacceptable that Newfoundland and Labrador health officials cannot say how cancer patients who received inaccurate test results actually died.

Locks chopped for charity fundraiser

Dozens of people lost their locks for a good cause last month, participating in the pet project of an east-end youngster that raised thousands of dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society and collected enough hair for several wigs. Held on June 22 at Regal Hair Design, Catherine's Pretty Ponytails Campaign event, which was spearheaded by eight-year-old Orléans native Catherine Higginson, gathered 47 hair donations for cancer patient wigs and over $3,500 in monetary contributions. ?It was amazing,...

Health Points: Thursday

Experts urge that just because summer vacation is here, there is no reason to stop eating healthfully. EmaxHealth reports: “Summer vacation shouldn’t become a vacation from healthy eating. Kids need nutritious food in the summer just as much as they do during the school year,” Kramer said. “Parents can help by making sure there are plenty of fruits and vegetables available at home. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is a critical cornerstone of nutritious eating habits and is ass...

Why I'm proud to be Canadian

I am proud to be Canadian because: Canada is a great place for the raising of money for charities such as the Cancer Society, diabetes, Heart and Stroke Foundation, the United Way and many more.