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Message from Annette Cyr, MNC’s Board Chair – Winter 2020

20 Nov 2020

As the months of the pandemic slowly creep along and we come to the realization that there may be many more ahead, our mental and physical health need to be front and center.

Be Your Own Advocate, it could save your life

20 Nov 2020

By Vanessa Delle Monache My name is Vanessa Delle Monache and I am a two-time cancer survivor. At the young…

Newly wed and newly diagnosed

20 Nov 2020

A young woman’s battle with skin cancer By Caroline Coveyduc My melanoma story began in June 2019. I noticed a…

Top 6 Tips for Holiday Health

19 Nov 2020

by Abbey Boothe Eat with others. Canada Food Guide recommends eating in the company of others as much as possible[i].…

Winter Sun Safety Tips with Dr. Julia Carroll

19 Nov 2020

In Canada, 1 in 42 men and 1 in 56 women are expected to develop melanoma during their lifetime. While…

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Volunteer of the Year – Bev Barbour

19 Nov 2020

It is with great pleasure that Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) announces Bev Barbour, 2020 Volunteer of the Year. This…

Season of Giving

18 Nov 2020

Now more then ever, charities like Melanoma Network of Canada need your help. This holiday season, please consider donating to…

image of Georgia Brickwood in front of her computer PIKAPEACH Streaming for Melanoma

Thank you to Georgia Brickwood hosting PIKAPEACH Streaming for Melanoma!

18 Nov 2020

Georgia hosted, PIKAPEACH Streaming for Melanoma, an online gaming event in memory of her sister, Hilary Mymin, who passed away…

Shop4Charity Calendar Sweepstakes to Stop Skin Cancer

18 Nov 2020

We have partnered with Shop4Charity in the 2021 Calendar Sweepstakes to Stop Skin Cancer! Not only would your participation help…

Living With Cancer in the Time of COVID-19: Study

15 Nov 2020

How has living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a person diagnosed with cancer affected you? How are you coping? What…

Upcoming Events

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all-day Skin Check Reminder

Skin Check Reminder

Jan 28 all-day

Look up! Tonight’s a full moon – it occurs every four weeks and can serve as a natural reminder to check your skin for signs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Sign up for monthly...

Feb

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2021

6:30 pm Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

VIRTUAL MELANOMA SUPPORT GROUP MNC will continue to provide monthly support group meetings in a virtual capacity the first Wednesday of every month. (JULY WILL BE JUNE 8TH DUE TO CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE...

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2021

all-day Skin Check Reminder

Skin Check Reminder

Feb 27 all-day

Look up! Tonight’s a full moon – it occurs every four weeks and can serve as a natural reminder to check your skin for signs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Sign up for monthly...

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2021

6:30 pm Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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2021

all-day Skin Check Reminder

Skin Check Reminder

Mar 28 all-day

Look up! Tonight’s a full moon – it occurs every four weeks and can serve as a natural reminder to check your skin for signs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Sign up for monthly...

Apr

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2021

6:30 pm Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Virtual Melanoma Support Group

Apr 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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