Welcome to OPACC

Welcome to Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer's website! On this website, you will be able to find information on resources for families and parents of children with cancer.

OPACC was established in 1995 and is comprised of representatives from parent groups, parent contacts, and other family members from across the province. Our members are parents, guardians, survivors, or close relatives of a child/teen diagnosed with childhood cancer.

We invite you to explore our website where you will find information about our organization, great resources and links to help you on your journey, and ways to make connections with others who understand what you are going through.

On the site, you will find information on:

Please also feel free to contact us directly should you require any information that you cannot find on this website. Our email address is: info@opacc.org

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Recent News

Children’s brain tumors more diverse than previously believed

Paediatric brain tumours preserve specific characteristics of the normal cells from which they originate – a previously unknown circumstance with ramifications for how tumour cells respond to treatment. Read more: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-05/uu-cbt051112.php

Posted by opaccadmin | May 15, 2012 | General News

Birth defects linked to childhood cancer: study

A new study suggests children born with a range of birth defects are at an increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, especially during their first year of life. Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-birth-defectsbre84a0pl-20120511,0,7832132.story

Posted by opaccadmin | May 15, 2012 | General News