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A Message From The President

Eastern Ontario's FIRST Centre for Cancer Survivorship

It is with great pride that I update you on the construction of the Maplesoft Centre - the region's FIRST centre for cancer survivorship.  This has been a passion of mine for more than two-years, and now that I can see the building taking shape at 1500 Alta Vista Drive - I know this facility is going to revolutionize cancer therapy in our region.

At the Cancer Foundation we know that advancements in cancer treatments and research is improving cancer survivorship in our community.  More and more people are living, and living longer with cancer.  At the Maplesoft Centre we believe in giving cancer patients and their families the resources and tools they need to empower them on their survivorship journey - and improve their quality of life.

To address the needs of cancer patients and those closest to them - the Maplesoft Centre will offer Cancer Survivorship Care – a new concept in cancer therapy that addresses the emotional, physical, social, practical, spiritual, informational and psychological needs of cancer survivors and their families.

Cancer Survivorship Care services are delivered through a series of programs and workshops offered by certified cancer care professionals.  The programs are tailored to an individual’s personal needs through every step of the cancer journey from pre-diagnosis, through the process of diagnosis and treatment, to post-treatment recovery and end of life.

I am happy to report that the Cancer Foundation will open the doors to the Maplesoft Centre this Fall (2011), but in order to address current needs, we have already begun to pilot programming that is making an impact here in our community.  You can find out about the construction process, and read about the programs available by clicking here. 

The Cancer Survivorship Centre is just one of the many projects that we are supporting this year.  The Cancer Foundation will continue to work with its regional partners to ensure that local residents have access to the best possible care.  We are investing millions of dollars each year in the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment that is helping to reduce wait times for diagnosis and treatment; we have committed funds to the expansion of the Ottawa Hospital and Queensway Carleton Hospital cancer centres; and we have directed funding to the expansion of the clinical trials program at the Ottawa Hospital and researchers working in local labs.

Above all the Cancer Foundation is the voice for cancer survivorship in our community.  I invite you to be part of the conversation, and become a Cancer Foundation member so you too can find out about the great Cancer Survivorship Care programming that you and your family can access free of charge at the Maplesoft Centre.

We believe that survivorship happens one victory at a time.  Together we are helping make the next victory happen.

Sincerely,