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Jacob Tourigny

Updated: October 23, 2023

Jacob Tourigny was a lively 11-year-old boy with a passion for downhill skiing. In December 2018, he decided to put together a team to compete in a ski competition to support pediatric cancer research. Unfortunately, in February 2019, while ski season was in full swing, Jacob…

Precision medicine, chemotherapy alternatives, and zebrafish genes

Updated: October 18, 2023

Canadian researchers exploring precision medicine with immunotherapy have received a total of $600,000 from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) for pediatric blood cancer research innovation.

Partners, Pediatrics, Research

You’re not alone even if…you’re a young person living with cancer

Updated: October 17, 2023

Canadian snowboarder and Olympic athlete Max Parrot had to put his life and career on hold when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Now, he’s sharing his story to help other young people living with blood cancer

Volunteers

August Match Challenge

Updated: October 17, 2023

This month, we are embarking on an exciting journey to magnify the impact of your generosity: Medicum Patient Assistance Program will match your donation, doubling its value, up to $25,000!

Events

Insights from BioCanRX Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy 2023

Updated: October 12, 2023

I just got back from the 2023 BioCanRX Summit4ci that was held in Ottawa October 1-4 and I want to share a few of the amazing highlights that have come out of the conference this year.

Partners, Research, Events

Building Bridges: Caring for Patients in Indigenous Communities

Updated: September 27, 2023

Rachel Sutherland is an Indigenous Patient Navigator at the London Regional Cancer Program and Dr. Samantha Boshart is a Family Physician who is also the Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead for the Southwest Regional Cancer Program. In this podcast, both experts discuss the unique…

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