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National Cancer Survivors Day
June 7th, 2020 is National Cancer Survivors Day! As Melanoma Awareness Month is so closely followed by National Cancer Survivors Day, which takes place on the…
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Melanoma Awareness Month: Patient Support Resources
Everyone has different support needs, especially in the context of a melanoma, ocular melanoma, or non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosis. Whether you are looking for community, information, or strategies for…
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To Protect Yourself from Melanoma, Look UP
Our friends at Euromelanoma, in collaboration with the Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy (an initiative of the Melanoma Research Foundation, of which SYSF is a member) have launched a…
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COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub
To respond to the immediate, practical needs of Canadian cancer patients during COVID-19, Save Your Skin Foundation and 11 other Canadian oncology patient support groups have created the COVID-19 Cancer…
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This Melanoma Awareness Month, Don’t Forget Sun Safety!
Every May is not only Melanoma Awareness Month, but also the beginning of sunny weather and summer plans. This year, while we are sheltering in place, going to the park…
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Drawing Contest 2020
The drawing contest is now closed. Click here to find out which three drawings have been selected as finalists and to vote for your favourite one. Need something fun to…
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17 BC Municipalities Proclaim May Melanoma Awareness Month
As May marks both Melanoma Awareness Month and the beginning of summer weather, it is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the importance of sun safety at this…
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New COVID-19 Information Hub
Many cancer patients across Canada have experienced changes, delays and cancellations to their regular appointments and treatments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to provide Canadians living…
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Connecting Ocular Melanoma Patients across Canada
Ocumel Canada has opened up a private Facebook group, Ocular Melanoma Connect, to connect Canadian OM patients and caregivers. We are few in number, very spread out and often feel…
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‘A Viking’s Challenge’ Completed
Hip hip hooray! Chris Isfeld and Shawn Bjornsson successfully completed their race: ‘A Viking’s Challenge’! The 30km race across frozen Lake Winnipeg took place on Saturday March 7, 2020. Chris…