Oct 10, 2012
OPACC is recruiting for its Board of Directors!
Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) is an independent registered charity whose overall goal is to be the parent...
Oct 4, 2012
New gene variants increase risk of paediatric cancer
Two new gene variants have been discovered by researchers from Italy and the United States that increase the risk of neuroblastoma, a...
Sep 26, 2012
New poll from Northwestern Mutual says lack of funds, awareness are key barriers in curing pediatric
Even though thousands of families in the U.S. feel the impact each year of pediatric cancer, a new poll cites that nearly half (49...
Sep 18, 2012
A Child’s Cancer Story Inspires Taylor Swift
By now you may have heard Taylor Swift’s heart-rending song “Ronan,” about the too-short life of a little boy. Ms. Swift gave it an...
Sep 18, 2012
Whole-genome scan helps select best treatment for childhood cancer
A whole-genome scan to identify large-scale chromosomal damage can help doctors choose the best treatment option for children with...
Sep 15, 2012
Inside Ride 2012
SAVE THE DATE! OPACC and the National Inside Ride Tour are teaming up again on Saturday, September 15th 2012! Get ready to raise the roof...
Sep 14, 2012
OPACC's James Thomson joins CCAN Membership Engagement Committee
From the September 2012 CCAN newsletter: CCAN Membership Engagement Committee begins its work The recently formed CCAN Membership...
Sep 12, 2012
Young children treated for cancer may be at risk for PTSD
Nearly one in five young children with cancer suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a small new study. Read...
Sep 6, 2012
Thanks to New York Fries
A big thank you to New York Fries for donating free product coupons to OPACC! Susan is currently distributing these at the Tuesday...
Sep 6, 2012
Kids Caption Contest
One of Sarah Mueller's (our new graphic designer) designs that we have been using is this little boy with the IV pole, which we would...