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C17 Council
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An organization composed of the institutionally appointed heads of the sixteen pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant programs across Canada. https://www.c17.ca/
https://www.c17.ca/committees/CYP-C/
Talking With Your Child About Their Cancer Diagnosis
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November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This initiative will directly support Canadian investigators in the development of their own clinical trials by identifying promising early clinical trial concepts: www.accessforkidscancer.ca/projects/cli...
Clinical Trials Incubator - Access
ACCESS is organized into seven research themes from understanding cancer development to its diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship and two cross-cutting groups to support all thematic areas.
www.accessforkidscancer.ca
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Opinion |
How Canadian researchers became collateral damage in Trump’s war on science
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John Lorinc: How Canadian researchers became collateral damage in Trump’s war on science
It's become the science version of a tough question that forms the very core of Prime Minister Mark Carney's agenda: how does Canada become less reliant on the United States
www.thestar.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📍 We’re live at #CCRC2025!
Come see Poster 109 in Telus Exhibition Hall C/D/E:
Therapeutic Clinical Trial Enrollment in Children with Cancer in Canada: An Analysis of CYP-C Data #CYPC_CCJC
November 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The 100% Fund and the C17 Research Network are proud to announce our latest grant call focused on DIPG/DMG and Rhabdomyosarcoma—two critical areas in childhood cancer research. We look forward to sharing the results of this important work—stay tuned!
October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Rollercoaster of emotions ->-> SickKids 150: The Count youtu.be/NgPiqKNcOS0?...
SickKids 150: The Count
YouTube video by SickKids Foundation
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October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
5 free online sessions led by healthcare professionals in Living Well with a Blood Cancer 2025 conference happening November 3rd to 6th. @LLSCanada
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Living Well with a Blood Cancer virtual conference
LLSC is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
www.bloodcancers.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This summer, 19 undergraduate students from across Canada participated in a BioCanRx-funded research internship focused on cancer immunotherapy. biocanrx.com/biocanrx-sum...
BioCanRx Summer Students Tell All - BioCanRx
This summer, 19 undergraduate students from across Canada participated in a BioCanRx-funded research internship focused on cancer immunotherapy.   Over the course of the summer, these students dedicat...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
C17 represents Canada's 16 pediatric hematology, oncology & stem cell transplant programs. Our mission? Improve outcomes & quality of life for children & teens with cancer & serious blood disorders. 💛 Learn more: c17.ca #ChildHealth #PediatricOncology
Home :: C17 - Childrens Cancer & Blood Disorders
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October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🧡 Join the Access Indigenous Research Circle Workshop at #CCRC2025!
📅 Sun, Nov 2 | 🕐 12:15 PM MT
A space for Indigenous-led dialogue on research, healing, and community. ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...
#IndigenousHealth #C17Council #PediatricCancer
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October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Read the ACCESS Impact Report to learn more about the work to advance childhood cancer research, experience, and survivorship in Canada. www.accessforkidscancer.ca/wp-content/u...
www.accessforkidscancer.ca
October 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Linus Ullmark auctioning goalie gear for kids cancer charity | Ottawa Citizen ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senat...
Senators’ Linus Ullmark turns goalie gear into hope for kids battling cancer
Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has started an initiative to raise money to help fight children's cancer.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The C17 Senior Medical Office (SMO) plays a vital role in advancing pediatric oncology research across Canada. Through collaboration with sponsors, SMOs help bring clinical trials to life for kids with cancer. Learn more: c17.ca/committees/s... #ChildhoodCancer #C17Council
Senior Medical Office :: C17 - Childrens Cancer & Blood Disorders
c17.ca
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Will 2026 be the year of real-world evidence that #AI can actually improve patient care?

JAMA+ AI EIC Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, and Associate Editor Yulin Hswen, ScD, MPH, discuss in this special episode marking 1 year since the launch of JAMA+ AI:

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October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🚨 IMPaCT Training Awards are now open! 🚨

🔬 PhD: $35K | Postdoc: $50K | ECR: $70K
🔗 Learn more and apply: lnkd.in/eK6CQDDH

#ClinicalTrials #ChildHealth #PerinatalHealth #ResearchTraining #HealthResearch #IMPaCTCanada #FundingOpportunity
October 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We are thrilled to announce the first site activation for the BABYBRAIN trial in Canada for infants with high-risk embryonal central nervous system tumors. This represents a significant step forward in advancing treatment options for our youngest patients.
October 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@pogo4kids.bsky.social is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Research Grant. This opportunity supports research that advances the 2024-2029 Childhood Cancer Care Plan and makes a meaningful difference for children, youth, survivors, and families in Ontario. www.pogo.ca/research-dat...
Research Funding - POGO - Pediatric Oncology of Ontario
www.pogo.ca
October 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Health www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/child-hea...
Right-Sizing Children’s Health Systems | Children's Healthcare Canada
www.childrenshealthcarecanada.ca
October 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
100% Fund Grant Competition: Call for applications in Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) / Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), and Rhabdomyosarcoma c17blog.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/1...
100% Fund Grant Competition
Call for applications in Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) / Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), and Rhabdomyosarcoma Nearly one in five children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. For childre…
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September 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Patient Perspectives: Telling our stories is critical to improving care

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Patient Perspectives: Telling our stories is critical to improving care - Healthy Debate
As a physician, nothing will tell you more than simply asking someone how their illness impacts their lives and listening closely to their answers.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Caregivers' Perspectives on Changes in Family Life During B-ALL Therapy: A Qualitative Study From the Children's Oncology Group pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40974099/
Caregivers' Perspectives on Changes in Family Life During B-ALL Therapy: A Qualitative Study From the Children's Oncology Group - PubMed
This study identifies negative and positive family changes perceived by caregivers of children undergoing B-ALL therapy that can inform future interventions to better support families.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM