Canada Lights up for Melanoma Month
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Landmarks across Canada will be illuminated to recognize May, World Melanoma Month. MNC’s signature color Yellow will be used to…
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Adjusting to COVID-19
Patient Perspective by kevin On February 13 of 2020, life got just a little bit more complicated. We were already…
Catherine’s Story
My story begins in 2006 with a metastatic melanoma Stage 4 located on my left ankle found by my general…
Message from MNC’s Board Chair – May 2020
Message from the Chair – This New Year brings great anticipation for progress in the treatment of melanoma and skin cancers, like cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). We have been anxiously awaiting provincial listings for adjuvant therapies for melanoma – in particular the adjuvant (for stage III fully resected patients), targeted therapy combination of Dabrafenib and Trametinib, and the adjuvant immunotherapies – Pembrolizumab and Nivolumab.
Coping with COVID-19
Patient Perspective by Ken Graham COVID-19 … as if cancer patients don’t have enough to stress about. I am not…
Save the Date Cover Up for Melanoma 2020
Prioritizing the health and safety of our community, Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) has postponed the annual Cover Up for…
National Volunteer Week
Volunteer Canada acknowledged National Volunteer Week with the theme of “It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers.” Acknowledging our volunteers…
Support Groups
Are you or someone you know experiencing feelings of isolation, worry or anxiety due to a melanoma diagnosis? You are…
#GivingTuesdayNow
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. 7,800 Canadians each year are diagnosed with melanoma. It is one of the deadliest form…
CORONAVIRUS and SUNLIGHT
Why It’s Important to Practice Sun Safety The leading cause of melanoma is over exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from…
Upcoming Events
Jun
3
Wed
2020
6:30 pm
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Jun 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. Led by skilled health care professionals along with cancer survivors, the sessions...
Jul
1
Wed
2020
6:30 pm
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Jul 1 @ 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. Led by skilled health care professionals along with cancer survivors, the sessions...
Aug
5
Wed
2020
6:30 pm
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Aug 5 @ 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. Led by skilled health care professionals along with cancer survivors, the sessions...
Sep
2
Wed
2020
6:30 pm
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Sep 2 @ 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. Led by skilled health care professionals along with cancer survivors, the sessions...
Oct
7
Wed
2020
6:30 pm
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Virtual Melanoma Support Group
Oct 7 @ 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. Led by skilled health care professionals along with cancer survivors, the sessions...