Info-cancer line: a major partnership to optimize access to support
March 15, 2023 To further enhance the support available to people facing cancer, we are joining forces with the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN). The number of cases continues to increase for most cancers. Nevertheless, earlier diagnoses and better treatments have led to a decrease in mortality. “Fortunately, many more people are going through this […]
A new auspicious partnership with Se reconstruire – Centre de santé du sein
March 10, 2023 In keeping with our goal of continually making new services accessible to persons with breast cancer, we are thrilled to announce that as of this April, the organization Se reconstruire – Centre de santé du sein will be setting up shop at the Quebec Cancer Foundation’s premises in Trois-Rivières and Quebec City […]
Mr. Karl Blackburn named to the Board of Directors
March 8, 2023 The Quebec Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the recent nomination of Mr. Karl Blackburn as a member of its Board of Directors. “We are extremely proud to have Mr. Blackburn join our Board. His vast expertise, both in the business community and the political arena, will flesh out a roster of […]
Always more new partners: for complementary therapies even more accessible in Quebec
February 20, 2023 We are pleased to announce the opening of several complementary therapy and psychological support services in several regions. These complementary therapies will now be available in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Hyacinthe and Montreal in partnership with the CISSS Montérégie-Centre, the CISSS Montérégie-Est, the CHUM, the CIUSSS de l’est de Montréal and the CISSS from the […]
2023 financial goal: $7.7 million to support Quebecers with cancer
February 7, 2023 To ensure it can continue providing valuable support to all Quebecers with cancer and their loved ones, the Quebec Cancer Foundation has set a lofty goal: raising $7.7 million in 2023. Despite advances in medicine, cancer is not beating a hasty retreat. An estimated 60,000 Quebecers are diagnosed with cancer every year. […]
Continuation of the Onco+ service thanks to convincing results
January 19, 2023 Finding a clinical trial is a complex task, especially when it comes to cancer, which has more than a hundred sub-diseases. To address this issue and respond to a need expressed by people with cancer, Onco+ was set up by Q-CROC, in collaboration with the Quebec Cancer Foundation. This free support service […]
The Quebec business community raises over $1,440,000 to support Quebecers with cancer and their loved ones
December 15, 2022 Thanks to the staunch commitment of Quebec’s business community, our 2022 corporate campaign raised an impressive amount of over $1,440,000. From Gatineau to Montreal, as well as in Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, and Québec City, the business community once again rallied to organize fundraising activities and events to help us support people facing cancer. […]
Holiday Schedule 2022-2023 | Info-cancer Hotline
November 30, 2022 Our Info-cancer Services will remain open at all times during the upcoming holiday period, with the exception of statutory holidays. Our nurses and documentalists will be on hand, ready to offer comfort and answer questions from people with cancer, their loved ones and healthcare professionals. They will be on leave December 26 […]
Lending an ear for the past 43+ years
November 18, 2022 Usually celebrated on October 24th, this day underlines how having someone listen is critical to the well-being of the countless people who face challenges, including cancer, every year. This past October 26th, we had the pleasure of taking part in the 5th edition of the Journée de l’écoute, ” L’écoute, une précieuse connexion!”, […]
New at Îles-de-la-Madeleine: people with cancer can now benefit from local kinesiology services
November 15, 2022 Pursuing our objective of being more accessible to Quebecers living with cancer, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the CISSS des Îles and kinesiologist Geneviève Leblanc in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region. Thanks to an initiative launched a few weeks ago, Madelinots who are currently receiving cancer treatments or completed their therapy within the past 12 […]
