Enabling precision cancer care in Atlantic Canada |Terry Fox Research Institute | Marathon of Hope
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
5 Feb 2025
Yesterday, on #WorldCancerDay, we celebrated the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox @marathonofhope with the premiere of a short film ft. an adaptation of our song ‘Courage'.
Terry started a marathon against cancer. Together we can end it.
@TerryFoxCanada @tfri_research
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5 Feb 2025
ACC’s Vision and Strengths Highlighted in MUN Gazette with IET Minister at Funding Announcement. Read the Full Article gazette.mun.ca/research/unif… and Check Out Event Highlights Below -
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
4 Feb 2025
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
The @marathonofhope Cancer Centres Network is a national movement committed to finishing Terry's fight against cancer. Learn more: terryfox.org
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
4 Feb 2025
Such incredible work! Kudos to everyone!
@tfri_research
@marathonofhope
#WorldCancerDay2025
#TerryFox
@MemorialU researchers are leading critical scientific studies to unlock the power of precision medicine and advance cancer research.
@IET_GovNL funding totalling $1.19 million is supporting their efforts – read more here: gazette.mun.ca/research/unif…
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
3 Feb 2025
Tomorrow is #WorldCancerDay2025
A special day to honour those who are impacted by this disease
We will also start our podcast - Season II with an episode with @Andrea_EE2 - stay tuned❤️
#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer #PublicInterestGroupOnCancerResearch #PublicEngagement
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
4 Feb 2025
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network is a national movement committed to finishing Terry’s fight against cancer. Learn more: terryfox.org
@tfri_research @marathonofhope
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
4 Dec 2024
**SAVE THE DATE**
March 15, 2025
Cancer is Personal: Humanizing Precision Medicine in Atlantic Canada
Free, virtual, public event
Organized by Atlantic Cancer Consortium Patient Advisory Committee❤️
#AtlanticCanada #Cancer #PrecisionMedicine #PublicOutreach #MarathonOfHope
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5 Dec 2024
@CancerAtlantic Patient Advisory Committee is organizing a virtual public conference on Cancer - see "Save The Date" below. Stay tuned!
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17 Jun 2024
Want to learn more about @CancerAtlantic members' cancer research programs and what drives them? Dr. Sherri Christian talked to @marathonofhope about her journey and focus. Checkout the link below- marathonofhopecancercentres.…
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
30 May 2024
Last week, nearly 300 cancer researchers, clinicians and patients came together for the #TFRI10SM. Read about why we are calling for accelerated collaboration between doctors, scientists and philanthropists to end cancer as we know it: tfri.ca/updates/news/news-it…
@TerryFoxCanada
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
14 May 2024
📣 ICYMI: We will be hosting a one-hour #webinar outlining the application process for the 2025 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants this Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET). Join live or view the recording at tfri.ca/funding-opportunitie…
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
9 May 2024
Join us for the first Gairdner Global Perspectives Panel of 2024: Precision Cancer Care & Omics!
Register now! bit.ly/4ac5yyz
On May 21st, 2024, at 12 PM, this free online event brings together global leaders in cancer research and omics techniques to share their groundbreaking work and insights.
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
14 May 2024
Did you know that the idea for Young Adult Cancer Canada's Recover Study began with a team of patient and public partners? Read more about the Recover Study and other patient-oriented research projects funded via our Development Award at medium.com/support-letters/f…
ALT Text on the left of the image states: Funding Opportunity, Patient-Oriented Research Development Award; Laboratory-based/basic science research; Community or social sector research/evaluation; Awards of up to $7,500 available; Get your application in by May 24, 2024; Apply today! www.nlsupport.ca/funding-opportunities; an image of a QR code is shown in the bottom left-hand corner. The right side of the image features the NL SUPPORT logo in green and several multi-coloured gear wheels.
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
8 May 2024
Happy to share the goals & work of the Patient Advisory Committee (of @CancerAtlantic, a part of @marathonofhope)
Our patient advisors are leading the way for better days ahead and better cancer control ❤️
gazette.mun.ca/public-engage…
#AtlanticCanada
@MemorialU
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
8 May 2024
Next Thursday!!
Come join us when we will learn the lived experiences by and the cancer care offered to the transgender folks affected by cancer in #NewfoundlandAndLabrador
#TransgenderHealth #Cancer
21 Apr 2024
Highly recommend joining if you can - the "Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer" is such an unique, important and heart-warming documentary 🏳️⚧️
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
10 Apr 2024
Our new media article and report back to community in Atlantic Canada as the Patient Advisory Committee of the Atlantic Cancer Consortium
Fascinating committee!
#PublicEngagement #PatientPartnership #Cancer #AtlanticCanada #ACC_PAC
@CancerAtlantic @marathonofhope @MUNMed
10 Apr 2024
LETTER: New pan-Atlantic Canada Patient Advisory Committee on precision medicine in cancer
saltwire.com/newfoundland-la…
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
29 Jan 2024
If you are interested in participating this study, please contact Krista King at krista.king{at}mun.ca; 709 864 4618)
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- living outside of the Eastern Health Zone
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- a member of the 2SLGBTQIA community from NL
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13 Feb 2024
ACC PAC team is recruiting for a study on social and workplace lived experiences of cancer patients in Newfoundland and Labrador – Strength in Community (strength-in-community.ca)
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AtlanticCancerConsortium retweeted
16 Jan 2024
Atlantic Cancer Consortium - Patient Advisory Committee invites representatives of:
- Indigenous peoples from Atlantic Canada
- racialized persons from Atlantic Canada
- members of the 2SLGBTQIA community from Atlantic Canada
- and residents from PEI
shorturl.at/fnpqU
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16 Jan 2024
Congratulations @metablab_upei on your new funding, Pat!!
15 Jan 2024
Congratulations @metablab_upei @UPEI! Exciting news to be announced as an Emerging Scholar @CCSResearch !
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