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diagnosed with colorectal cancer: managing treatment, support and barriers
a colorectal cancer diagnosis can be a shock to the system, and knowing what to do after receiving one can make all the difference in your recovery.
angelica bottaro
colorectal cancer
mar 6 2024
there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cancer care because everybody is different. because of that, the course, progression, and outcome of each person’s colorectal cancer diagnosis will be unique as well.

colorectal cancer in canada: stats, impact and resources
the number of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in canada is decreasing, but not in all age groups.
angelica bottaro
colorectal cancer
mar 6 2024
in some cases, people with colorectal cancer are unaware that they have it because it doesn’t always present with symptoms.

world obesity day 2024: removing stigma, improving access to care and creating a society of acceptance
canadians living with obesity continue to face stigma, discrimination, and a lack of access to care, but the tides are slowly changing.
angelica bottaro
obesity
mar 4 2024
obesity canada and obesity matters (various team members pictured) continue to work toward an inclusive and discrimination-free society for people living with obesity.

top obesity associations in canada: finding the right organization and resources for you
over 25 per cent of canadians live with obesity, and these five organizations aim to improve their overall quality of life.
angelica bottaro
obesity
mar 4 2024
obesity associations in canada continue to fight against stigma in order to offer physically and mentally healthy solutions for people living with obesity.

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’
five advocates shared their thoughts on what they felt was the most important issue facing the obesity community.
dave yasvinski
obesity matters
mar 4 2024
obesity has emerged as a global health crisis, with the fastest growth rates in low- and middle-income countries.

machado: we need to stop blaming people for their disease
no one chooses to be sick, and being made to feel like you are somehow to blame just piles useless baggage onto shoulders already weighed down and overwhelmed.
lisa machado
opinion
mar 2 2024
people who are made to believe that they caused their illness are less likely to seek care.

rare disease day 2024: 'my lifelong dream of becoming a mother finally came true'
people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) are advised against giving birth due to the inherent risks for both mother and baby.
jane sernoskie
rare diseases
feb 29 2024
"pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) is a lethal disease and there is a huge need for new treatments," says jane sernoskie, who was diagnosed with pah at age 26.

how new epilepsy treatment can actually change the lives of patients – once access in canada improves
linda mcclure spends a lot of her time worrying about having a seizure while she waits for access to a potentially life-changing medication in canada.
angelica bottaro
epilepsy
feb 29 2024
linda mcclure, epilepsy patient, discusses novel therapies
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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canadian digestive health foundation
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

diagnosed with colorectal cancer: managing treatment, support and barriers
a colorectal cancer diagnosis can be a shock to the system, and knowing what to do after receiving one can make all the difference in your recovery.
angelica bottaro
colorectal cancer
mar 6 2024
there is no one-size-fits-all approach to cancer care because everybody is different. because of that, the course, progression, and outcome of each person’s colorectal cancer diagnosis will be unique as well.

colorectal cancer in canada: stats, impact and resources
the number of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in canada is decreasing, but not in all age groups.
angelica bottaro
colorectal cancer
mar 6 2024
in some cases, people with colorectal cancer are unaware that they have it because it doesn’t always present with symptoms.

world obesity day 2024: removing stigma, improving access to care and creating a society of acceptance
canadians living with obesity continue to face stigma, discrimination, and a lack of access to care, but the tides are slowly changing.
angelica bottaro
obesity
mar 4 2024
obesity canada and obesity matters (various team members pictured) continue to work toward an inclusive and discrimination-free society for people living with obesity.

top obesity associations in canada: finding the right organization and resources for you
over 25 per cent of canadians live with obesity, and these five organizations aim to improve their overall quality of life.
angelica bottaro
obesity
mar 4 2024
obesity associations in canada continue to fight against stigma in order to offer physically and mentally healthy solutions for people living with obesity.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’
five advocates shared their thoughts on what they felt was the most important issue facing the obesity community.
dave yasvinski
obesity matters
mar 4 2024
obesity has emerged as a global health crisis, with the fastest growth rates in low- and middle-income countries.

machado: we need to stop blaming people for their disease
no one chooses to be sick, and being made to feel like you are somehow to blame just piles useless baggage onto shoulders already weighed down and overwhelmed.
lisa machado
opinion
mar 2 2024
people who are made to believe that they caused their illness are less likely to seek care.

rare disease day 2024: 'my lifelong dream of becoming a mother finally came true'
people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) are advised against giving birth due to the inherent risks for both mother and baby.
jane sernoskie
rare diseases
feb 29 2024
"pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) is a lethal disease and there is a huge need for new treatments," says jane sernoskie, who was diagnosed with pah at age 26.

how new epilepsy treatment can actually change the lives of patients – once access in canada improves
linda mcclure spends a lot of her time worrying about having a seizure while she waits for access to a potentially life-changing medication in canada.
angelica bottaro
epilepsy
feb 29 2024
linda mcclure, epilepsy patient, discusses novel therapies
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation

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