Brain Cancer Canada
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Accelerate | Advocate | Transform Dedicated to funding research and neurosurgical technologies for pediatric and adult primary brain cancers.
Read more about Camryn's story and how molecular testing through CANON is helping adolescents and young adults with brain cancer. @SickKidsNews sickkids.ca/en/news/archiv…
⭐️Engagement Ambassador Spotlight: Stuart Selby Featured in @healthing_ca We’re so proud to shine a light on one of our own! Brain Cancer Canada Engagement Ambassador @StupertInTO was recently featured in @healthing_ca. In the article, Stuart opens up about his journey with…
Do you want to play a role in changing the future of brain cancer? Brain Cancer Canada is seeking Volunteer Event Planners to help launch community events across the country - with a focus on major cities, including Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.…
Our inaugural Golf for Brain Cancer Research Charity Tournament on Tuesday, September 30th, is off to a strong start! 40% of spots SOLD in just two weeks! Brain Cancer Canada is thrilled to announce that our Title Sponsor for this year’s inaugural event is OFA & CFAO. Thanks to…
Two days ago, we asked the community to describe Glioblastoma in just one word. The overwhelming majority responded with words like devastating and unfair, followed closely by awful, cruel, hell, mean, relentless, ruthless, terminal, thief, trauma, and unforgiving. But, one…
Honoured to receive the Todd Mainprize teaching award, made possible through Todd’s legacy of mentorship, grateful for my staff + seniors + most importantly my juniors- the backbone of our program. Incredible to share the journey w/ @LaureenHachem, we’ve come a long way since…
We are proud of our star chief residents @LaureenHachem and @justinzw who just received awards for their leadership, teaching, and humanitarianism. @uoftmedicine @UofTSurgery
When we talk about brain cancer, we often hear numbers: 📈 9 Canadians are diagnosed every day with a cancerous brain tumour. 📈 Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children and young adults under 40. 📈 Survival rates remain among the lowest of all cancers.…
Today, Steph Nash celebrates 9 years since her Glioblastoma diagnosis. 9 years of living. 9 years of working hard. 9 years of getting back up. 9 years of defying the odds. 9 years of courage and resilience. Steph’s journey is a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a…
This past Father’s Day weekend, Team Wong Strong honoured the patriarch of their family by coming together less than a year after losing him to Glioblastoma. It was their father’s idea to start a fundraiser last year as part of his fight against brain cancer. Although he was not…
A great day for our 2025, 27km @braincancercan #warriorwalk. Thank you to everyone who joined. Extra proud of my Chloe who walked just over 14kms :)
Carlos Pimentel, Board of Directors at Brain Cancer Canada, is set to hike the Himalayas in his late brother's memory! This August 27th, I am set to undertake a remarkable journey in support of brain cancer research - climbing Khumbu, a region of northeastern Nepal on the…
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the First Annual GOLF FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH⛳️🧠🔬 📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 📍 Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Ontario Mark your calendar for an exciting end-of-season golf tournament in support of vital brain cancer research. Stay tuned—more…
Today marks the 5-year anniversary of Dr. Todd Mainprize’s passing. Dr. Mainprize served as the Division Head of Neurosurgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Forever remembered as THE FIRST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD TO BREAK THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER USING FOCUSED ULTRASOUND,…
Today is World Brain Tumour Day🌎🧠 Brain tumours impact millions of lives worldwide. Raising awareness, providing patient support, promoting research, and advocating for those affected are vital. Every day, an estimated 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Of…
Today is National Cancer Survivors Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and hope of cancer survivors everywhere. Thanks to years of research, many cancers that were once considered lethal are now treatable or even curable. Sadly, brain cancer has not yet reached…
Mark your calendars for the 2026 GALA FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH🧠🔬 Stay tuned for more details . #GalaForBrainCancerResearch #SaveTheDate
