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Advancing Childhood Cancer Experience, Science and Survivorship.

Agir Contre le Cancer des Enfants avec Succès.
ACCESS Presents: Psychosocial Screening Recommendations in Pediatric Cancer

Current practice guidelines in pediatric cancer care recommend routine psychosocial screening. However, widespread adoption of systematic screening remains limited.

Join session for more: https://ow.ly/2HmI50Y93aA 💛
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Today is #WorldCancerDay.
A day to remember those we’ve lost, stand with those fighting, and support the survivors who inspire us every day.
Link: https://ow.ly/96h350Y8OQj
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
"Last year was a period of growth and impact for ACCESS. From finalizing our current project portfolio to launching new research projects and initiatives...", Christine Williams, Executive Director, ACCESS.

Read the full ACCESS Newsletter here: https://ow.ly/36Bt50Y5whg 💛
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
ACCESS Presents: Spreading Your Wings - Moving from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Transitioning between care systems can leave survivors feeling uncertain This session explores community-informed insights and translated them into practical resources.

Register: https://ow.ly/J3i050XNRnu 💛
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
ACCESS Presents: Spreading Your Wings - Moving from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Transitioning between care systems can leave survivors feeling uncertain This session explores community-informed insights and translated them into practical resources.

Register: https://ow.ly/J3i050XNRnu 💛
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
ACCESS is committed to improving the cancer journey for patients and families in Canada. Guided by the voices of the community, members of the ACCESS network have designed solutions that respond to real needs, ease burden, empower action, and offer hope.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7YPc50XKA0B
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
At ACCESS our impact is powered by collaboration.

We’re working with 45 national and international organizations, connecting expertise to strengthen research and outcomes across Canada.

#CanadianResearch #PediatricCancer
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
ACCESS is collaborative by design - a model that brings together experts from across Canada.

For everyone involved, the message is clear: cancer in children is a challenge that demands urgent attention.

Read more: https://ow.ly/KB0s50XKzYa
January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
ACCESS is delivering measurable results.

With 180 researchers leading more than 50 research projects, federal investment in research is translating into real-world impact.

#CanadianResearch #PediatricCancer
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Reposted by ACCESS-ACCES
Check out our latest article - showing that generally neither distance from treating centre nor household income impacted survival for children with solid tumours in Canada
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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The Impact of Distance and Income on Pediatric Solid Extracranial Tumors: A Report From CYP‐C
In this national analysis of Canadian children with solid extracranial tumors, our results do not demonstrate a consistent relationship between socioeconomic status or distance and survival outcomes ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
ACCESS Presents: Spreading Your Wings - Moving from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Transitioning between care systems can leave survivors feeling uncertain This session explores community-informed insights and translated them into practical resources.

Register: https://ow.ly/J3i050XNRnu 💛
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
ACCESS is applying innovative thinking to inform policies and processes, expand opportunities, and improve care for young cancer patients in Canada.

Read about ACCESS' innovative thinking outside the lab in our Impact Report: https://ow.ly/Tp8f50XKzTs
January 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
ACCESS Presents: Spreading Your Wings - Moving from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Transitioning between care systems can leave survivors feeling uncertain This session explores community-informed insights and translated them into practical resources.

Register: https://ow.ly/J3i050XNRnu 💛
January 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
We wish you a Happy New Year! 💛
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
New research project approved!

Implementation of a Digital Comprehensive Psychosocial Screening Tool

A response to priorities identified by families to improve screening of psychosocial care for caregivers.

Read more: https://ow.ly/vvje50XKzjx

#PediatricCancer 💛
December 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New research project approved!

Access to Approved Medicines

Systematically assess access to therapies for pediatric oncology patients across Canada that have achieved regulatory approval for use in children.

Read more: https://ow.ly/tYc750XKza1

#PediatricCancer 💛
December 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New Research Project Approved!

Decision-making in pediatric oncology: a discrete choice experiment of providers and patients.

Identify key factors influencing decision making in precision pediatric oncology using a Discrete Choice Experiment.

Read: https://ow.ly/4z2g50XKz5u

#PediatricCancer 💛
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Warmest holiday wishes and a happy new year from the entire ACCESS network! 🌟

May this holiday season bring you well-deserved rest, joyful moments, and renewed strength and purpose for the year ahead.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting children with cancer and their families.
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We are looking for children ages 8 -14 years affected by childhood cancer in Canada to take a survey to help us better understand how children want to learn about cancer.

Link: https://ow.ly/rTeh50XHvc2
For information, contact Ekaterini Damoulianos ([email protected]).
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New Research Project Approved!

Small-Scale Funding for Psychosocial & Survivorship Projects.

Intended to empower trainees and emerging researchers to explore innovative ideas and provide a dedicated space for pilot and feasibility testing.

Read more: https://ow.ly/vUnL50XKyEY

#PediatricCancer 💛
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We are looking for children ages 8 -14 years affected by childhood cancer in Canada to take a survey to help us better understand how children want to learn about cancer.

Link: https://ow.ly/rTeh50XHvc2
For information, contact Ekaterini Damoulianos ([email protected]).
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New Research Project Approved!

Pediatric Preclinical Modeling Program

Bring together experts to develop and use animal models to identify treatments that target the unique makeup of each patient’s tumour.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7YXj50XKyyt

#PediatricCancer 💛
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Warmest holiday wishes and a happy new year from the entire ACCESS network! 🌟

May this holiday season bring you well-deserved rest, joyful moments, and renewed strength and purpose for the year ahead.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to supporting children with cancer and their families.
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New Research Project Approved!

ACCESS Mentorship Program

Creation of a framework for a national Mentorship Program designed to facilitate connections between PWLEs and healthcare professionals, as well as among PWLEs themselves.

Read more: https://ow.ly/fLTv50XtLvZ
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We are looking for children ages 8 -14 years affected by childhood cancer in Canada to take a survey to help us better understand how children want to learn about cancer.

Link: https://ow.ly/rTeh50XHvc2
For information, contact Ekaterini Damoulianos ([email protected]).
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM