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• Clinical Trials Series Part 1: What Are Clinical Trials and Are They Right for Me?

  According to a 2014 study by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, less than 7% of adult cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials.1 This may be because many cancer patients are not aware of clinical trials, do not know how to enroll in them or are concerned that they are unsafe. In…

• From Past to Present: Honoring Clinical Trials Day and Advancing Breast Cancer Care

  Since 2014, May 20th has been promoted as Clinical Trials Day by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. It is a moment to recognize the pivotal role clinical trials play in advancing research and treatment for many diseases, including breast cancer. This day was chosen to honour Scottish surgeon James…

• Q&E Sessions: A Surgical Oncologist Answers Your Questions About Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

  In today’s post, we provide the questions that were sent in and asked during the live session of our Questions and Experts session held on October 3, 2023. In this session, Surgical Oncologist Dr. Mark Basik answers your questions about clinical trials. In the parentheses, you’ll find the timestamp of…

• Metastatic Breast Cancer: The Latest Research and Clinical Trials

  Research on breast cancer, and more specifically, metastatic breast cancer (mBC), is critical in helping us better understand this disease. While widespread knowledge of mBC is still limited, there are studies that look specifically at the detection, prognosis and treatment of this type of breast cancer. Similarly, clinical trials on…

• 5 Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting Across Canada

  Each year, May 20th is recognized as Clinical Trials Day across the globe. In honor of this, we are highlighting various multi-centre clinical trials that are currently recruiting participants. Clinical trials are important for the advancement of cancer treatment and care, as well as important in improving the standard-of-care.

• What you need to know: Accessing clinical trials out of province and out of country

  I have been living with metastatic breast cancer for over eight years. While I am usually averse to using battle analogies for living with and dying from cancer, finding the best care has required a fight, considerable perseverance, and hard work. Fortunately, my ER+/PR+ tumours (pleura/liver/lymph) have responded well, but…

• Clinical Trials Part 3: Clinical Trials That Don’t Involve Testing Drugs

  In part 1 of our clinical trials series, we explained that clinical trials allow doctors and researchers to test treatments, medical procedures and therapies for various diseases and conditions. In the second part of the series, we debunked 7 common myths on clinical trials. In both parts, we focused on…

• Clinical Trials Part 2: Debunking Common Myths About Clinical Trials

  In part 1 of our blog series on clinical trials, we explained what clinical trials are, why you should participate in them and how to get more information about participating. You may now be familiar with clinical trials but still hesitant about enrolling in one because of certain concerns that…

• New clinical trials finder helps you find a trial

  Are you looking for a clinical trial but not sure how to start or where to go? A new Clinical Trials Finder has been developed by Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) to help you. You can search for a clinical trial in any province or territory in Canada, using only a…

• Clinical Trials in Canada: What’s currently being offered in breast cancer? - Early Stage

• Clinical Trials – 101

  Clinical trials play a big role in the discovery of new treatments for cancer. They help to determine the safety and effectiveness of potential new treatments. For metastatic patients, they can also potentially offer additional treatment options after the cancer has grown resistant to the standards of care.

• Clinical Trials in Canada: What’s currently being offered in breast cancer? - Metastatic

• Understanding Common Research Terms

  Have you ever found yourself confused and wondering what all those scientific terms mean in the research studies we share on breast cancer? If so, we’ve compiled a list of common terms used in various breast cancer news articles to help explain how they are used in determining the results…

• What Canadian Oncology Experts are Recommending to Improve Access to New Cancer Treatments

  The world of cancer treatment is rapidly advancing. Scientists are discovering new ways to target cancers, making drugs more effective and more precise. But with these new advancements, comes a long process of approvals involving many steps to allow Canadians to access them. Not only do new drugs need to…

• Biosimilars: Clinical perspective

  We are all familiar with generics.  The exact copy of the known chemical formula used in the original medicine is what constitutes the generic form of any medicine.  There are multiple reasons why generics are able to be mass produced at a lower cost.  An important step includes manufacturers of…

• Personalized medicine: A revolution in cancer treatment

  The more researchers and doctors learn about cancer, the more they are beginning to understand that there isn’t one standard approach to treating it but many factors to consider to come up with the best treatment plan for each person. New research is adding to this knowledge and instead of…

• Our 2024 Year in Review

  As we look back on 2024, we take a moment to reflect. This year has been one of growth, impact, and unwavering commitment to supporting breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Through donations, advocacy, networking, and your stories we've made significant progress in raising awareness, bringing you critical research, and…

• When to Ask Your Oncologist About Genomic Testing

  Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like a rollercoaster ride, and it’s natural to have a million questions swirling in your mind. One of the most important ones is whether genomic testing could help inform your treatment. Here’s a quick guide on when to bring it up with your oncologist.

• The Rise of Breast Cancer Rates in Asian Women

  Breast cancer incidence rates have been relatively stable over the past decade; however, recent studies are revealing that breast cancer rates among Asian American women have been rapidly increasing. Since 2000, breast cancer occurrence among Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 years of age has increased by 50%,…

• CBCN In Action in 2020: Our Year in Review

  As the year slowly winds down, we look back on some of the many activities and projects that CBCN has participated in, developed, or updated. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to that ensure that the voice and perspectives of breast cancer patients are reflected in the work that we…