Sarah Telford shares her inspiring visit to Berman Labs where she explored the groundbreaking work of the Pediatric Preclinical Modelling Program. Sarah reflects on how volunteering during her own treatment motivated her to make a difference for future patients.💛 Read here: https://ow.ly/2OEs50Xqx4A

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, advocacy isn’t optional — it’s survival. Read the stories of parents like Adrienne Co-Dyre and Dawn Pickering whose determination and voices became lifelines for their children. Read more: https://ow.ly/Ptm550XqxKU #Advocacy #CancerSurvivorship

With the review and approval of its complete portfolio of 56 research projects and initiatives, ACCESS is driving progress across every stage of the childhood cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. 💛 Read more - https://ow.ly/osfv50Xqxp2 #ChildhoodCancerResearch #CancerAwareness

ACCESS achieved a significant milestone as a national network - we completed the review of our portfolio of work which includes 56 research projects and initiatives that address priorities touching on all aspects of the childhood cancer journey. Read full message: https://ow.ly/JWGP50Xpo6o

Read the ACCESS Impact Report to learn more about our work to advance childhood cancer research, experience, and survivorship in Canada. Link: https://ow.ly/Y7LH50Xc2ez #PediatricCancer

Pediatric cancers require multi-centre and international cooperation in research, and ACCESS’ teams support this collaborative approach to clinical trials. Read the ACCESS Impact Report to learn more. Link: ow.ly/Y7LH50Xc2ez

Over the past year, ACCESS has grown into a truly national network, bringing together Canadian and international institutions, partner organizations, cancer centres, researchers, healthcare providers, and advocates from across Canada. Read the ACCESS Impact Report: https://ow.ly/uJB950Xc1Q7

ACCESS Presents: Building Meaningful Relationships with Indigenous Communities Michel Duval & Thérèse Niquay cultivated a friendship grounded in dialogue and respect when they began working on an ACCESS-supported project. Join session to learn about their journey. Link: https://ow.ly/r5kP50X7SQb

Pediatric cancer research is rapidly evolving, driven by a deep commitment to developing treatments that are not only more effective but also gentler on young patients through the growing use of tumour modelling systems. Read full story here: https://ow.ly/gvXA50WA6BW

Each year in Canada, there are over 1500 children who face a cancer diagnosis – but the journey doesn’t end when treatment does. Survivors of childhood cancer need lifelong follow-up care tailored to their unique treatment history. Read full story here - https://ow.ly/EQ5e50WA6Vw

Read an article by our guest authors, Thérèse Niquay and Michel Duval, who emphasize that the first step towards reconciliation is being open, welcoming, and willing to learn about the history of Indigenous peoples and their families. Read here: https://ow.ly/OJpJ50X2l9H

ACCESS Presents: Building Meaningful Relationships with Indigenous Communities Michel Duval & Thérèse Niquay cultivated a friendship grounded in dialogue and respect when they began working on an ACCESS-supported project. Join session to learn about their journey. Link: https://ow.ly/r5kP50X7SQb

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read article by guest authors, Thérèse Niquay and Michel Duval who emphasize the first step towards reconciliation is being open and willing to learn about the history of Indigenous peoples. Read: https://ow.ly/RaoW50X2l9F

Stacey joined ACCESS’ Person With Lived Experience (PWLE) Network to advocate for meaningful change in pediatric cancer research and care. She firmly believes that Canada must do better. It is unacceptable that only 4–8% of cancer research funding is allocated to pediatric cancer. #CCAM 🎗️

Canada can lead globally in pediatric cancer care, if the federal government renews funding. Investment means more trials, better cures and healthier survivors. Without it, we lose momentum, talent and progress. #ChildhoodCancer 

45,000+ Canadians are childhood cancer survivors. Too many face lifelong health challenges that limit independence, careers + quality of life. Survivorship should mean more than survival and with renewal of federal funding it can. #ChildhoodCancer 

We need sustained federal funding for #childhoodcancer in Canada @access-acces.bsky.social @c17council.bsky.social

Megan's a mother of a cancer survivor. Her youngest daughter was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia before she turned three. Read bit.ly/4mEXuNI #CCAM 🎗️

ACCESS Presents: Childhood Cancer Advocacy and Survivorship – A PWLE Perspective This session will explore challenges of childhood cancer survivorship through a family’s journey - the physical and psychological struggles to complexities of navigating the health system. ow.ly/lM9050WQA7T #CCAM 🎗️

Candice’s world shattered when her son was diagnosed with Stage 4 High-Risk Neuroblastoma. The fear, uncertainty, and endless hospital days were overwhelming. Seeking purpose in the midst of pain, Candice joined the ACCESS Person With Lived Experience Network. Read more: bit.ly/4mEXuNI #CCAM🎗️

In Canada, approximately 10,000 children are currently living with cancer, and about 1,500 new cases are diagnosed each year. This month, we honor the incredible strength of children fighting cancer, stand alongside families facing some of their most difficult days. Read more: bit.ly/4mEXuNI #CCAM 🎗️

Having a conversation with Thérèse is like walking in the deep woods and feeling the connection that unites the spruce to the murmur of the river, the murmur of the river... Read A Dialogue about Connections, a story by our guest writers, Thérèse Niquay & Michel Duval, here - ow.ly/5XKK50WA6qy

Hot off the press 🗞️ The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss! Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/SUio50WyCwC #PediatricCancer

Beyond the Publications: Knowledge Mobilization Strategies to Maximize Impact Join us for an engaging and practical talk on creating impactful, non-traditional knowledge mobilization outputs. ow.ly/mjFv50WrQKm

Meet Amjad Kayali, Co-Lead of the Cancer Biology research theme. Amjad is a Person With Lived Experience and the Co-Founder of the Dania Kayali Foundation. His interest is to support research and initiatives on pediatric and young adult sarcomas. Read more: ow.ly/Ouam50Wnl20

We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 ACCESS Summer Research Day, where participating trainees will showcase their work and reflect on their experiences. Come support the next generation of researchers and clinicians! Register here: ow.ly/7o9m50WnkPL

Meet Daniel Morgenstern, Co-Lead of the Clinical Trials research theme. His interests include immunotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma, use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in pediatric cancers, and development of precision medicine approaches for pediatric solid tumours. More: ow.ly/6eBR50WkHKP

June 26 is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day 💛 Today, we honor the strength of every cancer survivor and shine a light on the importance of wellness programs that support mental health, physical strength, nutrition, and emotional healing for those affected by cancer. Link: lnkd.in/ggG3KpMU

Register Now! ACCESS Presents: National Implementation of Pharmacogenetic Testing This educational session will introduce Canada’s first-ever national pharmacogenetic testing program to differentiate the risk of adverse drug reactions in pediatric patients.. Register here: ow.ly/21se50Wa3M3

In 1980, Terry Fox united Canada to come together to fund cancer research. Terry’s story act as an important reminder of what Canada can accomplish when we all work together. Support the ACCESS-ACCES team at the Terry Fox Run today! Link: ow.ly/7CGX50W0XPL

ACCESS Presents: Community Consultation on Accelerating Access to Treatment SickKids Child Health Policy Accelerator, in collaboration with RareKidsCAN, is leading a community consultation to improve access to medications for children with rare and serious conditions. Register: ow.ly/e2Us50VXh06

ACCESS is proud to partner with Hope Air to support the national expansion of the STEP-1 program - designed to alleviate the financial burden on patients and families, enabling equitable and easier access to academic early-phase pediatric cancer clinical trials across Canada. More: ow.ly/VMlv50VW29S

ACCESS in partnership with Frontiers for Young Minds are launching a Special Collection focused on pediatric cancer research and care. Do you have a research article that has been published or is currently in-press? Submit your research articles here: bit.ly/4di8JrJ Learn more: bit.ly/4dlSDgH

ACCESS in partnership with Frontiers For Young Minds are launching a Special Collection focused on pediatric cancer research and care. Would you like to participate as a Science Mentor? Submit Expression of Interest: here: ow.ly/56gu50VSQIZ Learn more: ow.ly/BQA350VSQJ3

ACCESS in partnership with Frontiers for Young Minds are launching a Special Collection focused on pediatric cancer research and care. Would you like to participate as a Young Reviewer? Submit Expression of Interest here: ow.ly/vHOz50VSQ0X Learn more: bit.ly/4dlSDgH

Call for Proposals: Small-Scale Funding for New Psychosocial and Survivorship Projects The ACCESS Psychosocial & Survivorship research theme is excited to announce the availability of small-scale funding support. Review eligibility criteria and submit proposal here: bit.ly/4kffnku

Join us at the ACCESS Town Hall meeting for a quarterly update on our community’s work in childhood cancer research and its impact. Date: May 29, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM EST Register Now! ow.ly/bYry50VEVwW

The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a new interactive report on clinical trial enrollment of children with cancer describing the characteristics of children in Canada enrolled in therapeutic clinical trials for their initial treatment of cancer. Read full report here: ow.ly/RqU250VRm2L

In a groundbreaking advance for pediatric cancer research and care, the VICTORY clinical trial is redefining treatment approaches for children with brain tumours. Read full story here: ow.ly/UmMt50VIP0a

Read a powerful story by our Guest Writer, Michel Duval - "The Beaver Poutine Effect: The Power of Cultural and Spiritual Supports". Michel shares meaningful insights on how cultural and spiritual supports can transform healing journeys. Read here: ow.ly/kxfZ50VIOwT

In the world of pediatric oncology, hope often hinges on access. The STEP-1 program, a national initiative supported by ACCESS, aims to dismantle these barriers by ensuring that no child is denied a potentially life-saving clinical trial due to distance or cost. Read story here: ow.ly/laFs50VIOQo

At ACCESS, we believe every child with cancer deserves the best care - no matter who they are or where they live. That’s why community and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Read the full Message from the Executive Committee here: ow.ly/LHHK50VIOBs

Hot off the press 🗞️ The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is here, packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss! Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/kqlP50VJ0bS #PediatricCancer #CancerCare

Meet Yvonne Bombard, Co-Lead , Regulation, Policy & Economics research theme. Her interests include genomics health services and policy research, including assessing alternate models of care and digital care tools, equity and access to genetic testing, and health technology. ow.ly/4hPB50VEVFF

Meet Laura Wheaton, Co-Lead, Education & Training research theme. She is a physician in Pediatric Haematology-Oncology. As a physician, she focuses on consulting and care of inpatients with haematologic and oncologic diagnoses. More: ow.ly/oMMU50Vz8zk #MeetTheACCESSNetwork #PediatricCancer

Our mission is to ensure that every child with cancer has access to research and care. We support this is by hosting free sessions for the public that include updates and insights from a variety of experts in pediatric cancer research, innovation, care, and more. Share ideas here: ow.ly/Wfu950Vjx1C

Treatment for childhood cancer often puts individuals at risk for serious health issues later, if they are fortunate to survive their cancer as a child. A fact that Karen, mother of a childhood cancer survivor, knows all too well. Read Karen's story - bit.ly/3EbB3yT

New project aims to investigate how cancerous brain cells manipulate their chromatin architecture and how these changes are influenced by their immediate surroundings. This work will help us understand how a tumor can be disrupted with therapy. Read more: ow.ly/KBAp50VjwU

A new project is developing a Pan-Canadian Pediatric CAR T‐Cell Network. The Network aims to improve local Canadian access to CAR T-cell therapy care and develop the capacity for future academic-led CAR T-cell innovation. Read more: ow.ly/TXpl50VjwIA #PediatricCancer #ACCESSforAll

Happy 150th Birthday, SickKids🎉 We’re proud to work alongside colleagues like Jenna Craig (ACCESS, Project Manger and Person With Lived Experience) to ensure that every child with cancer in Canada has access to the latest advances in research and care.