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Canadian AYA Neuro-Oncology Network
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A national Neuro-Oncology network focused on improving outcomes for #AYA patients with #braintumours
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize, advocate for & honor children who have been affected by cancer & the families that care for them.

Learn how you can #GoGoldandGray & champion breakthroughs for the most vulnerable in our community: BrainTumor.org/CCAM
September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💙

This month, CANON stands with children, youth, and families affected by cancer. Together, we can raise awareness, support one another, and work toward better outcomes for every child.

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CANON #PediatricCancer
September 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM
💛 July 15 is #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumour in adults and remains one of the most aggressive. Today, we honour patients and families while recognizing the urgent need for research to improve outcomes. 🧠💛
July 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Today is #WorldBrainTumorDay we recognize the lives impacted by brain tumors: patients, families, caregivers, and the clinicians and researchers working tirelessly for better treatments and outcomes. Every story matters.
June 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM
🧠 May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month 🌟

Join us in raising awareness, supporting families, and advancing research.

#TurnMayGrey helps spread education and hope.
At SickKids, we’re proud to support children through research and care.
Wear grey and help turn awareness into action. 🧠💛
May 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM
It’s Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week in Canada (April 6–12). This week raises awareness of the unique challenges faced by people aged 15–39 diagnosed with cancer and celebrates their strength, resilience, and courage. 🧡

#AYACancerAwarenessWeek #AYACancer
April 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Today is National Caregiver Day, a time to recognize the family members, friends, and professionals who provide care and support. Caregiving can be rewarding, but also emotionally, physically, and financially demanding. Thank you to all caregivers for your resilience.
#NationalCaregiverDay
April 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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As the leading cause of death in Canada, cancer is an issue that affects us all. Nearly half of people in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
April 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Today, on World Cancer Day, TeamUHN's Dr. Razq Hakem shares how his family's experience with cancer and loss sparked his journey from Morocco to Toronto to advance research, advocacy and treatment.

Read more:
www.uhnresearch.ca/news/meet-dr...
“Keeping it hidden is dangerous. Being informed can save lives.”

Driven by a family loss, Dr. Razq Hakem @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca embarked on a research journey to understand the biology of BRCA mutations in breast and ovarian cancer.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yTT...
Meet Dr. Razq Hakem: Turning Family Loss to Lifesaving BRCA Discoveries | World Cancer Day 2026
YouTube video by UHN Research
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February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Today we recognize the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and communities worldwide, and stand together in awareness and support. #WorldCancerDay 🧡💙
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
As we approach the end of the year, the team at CANON wishes everyone a happy holidays! ❄️✨ We hope you stay warm, healthy, and safe.

#CANON #AYA #CNS #BrainCancerResearch #Hope
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
👏 Congratulations to the brain tumour research teams at SickKids on receiving a Terry Fox Research Institute New Frontiers Program Project Grant! @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social

Proud that CANON is part of this national effort to improve outcomes for AYAs with brain tumours. 💙
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce $14.5 million in new funding through the 2025 Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grants (PPGs), supporting cutting-edge research in sarcomas, bladder cancer, high-risk brain cancer and immunotherapies. Learn more:

tinyurl.com/47zwsdkd
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today marks Brain Cancer Awareness Day — a time to honor those affected by brain cancer and to spread hope for better treatments and brighter futures. 💙
#BrainCancerAwareness #HopeForACure #CancerResearch
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Read more about Camryn's story and how molecular testing through CANON is helping adolescents and young adults with brain cancer. @sickkidsto.bsky.social www.sickkids.ca/en/news/arch...
Molecular testing unveils new insights into adolescent and young adult brain cancer
Research highlights the need for age-specific treatment strategies that consider a tumour’s molecular origin, not just patient age at diagnosis.
www.sickkids.ca
June 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Calling all AYAs diagnosed with brain tumours! Join us at The Brain Wave, an event by nurses, clinicians & social workers from Princess Margaret Cancer & SickKids to connect, share, and explore what supports matter most to you. #BrainCancerAwarenessMonth #braincancer #AYAs #CNStumours #braintumour
May 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM