Dec 23, 2011
Paxil Use Linked to Obesity in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Treatment, lifestyle, and the use of specific antidepressants may contribute to obesity among survivors of childhood cancer, according to...
Dec 23, 2011
Birth defect risk not higher among kids of cancer childhood survivors: Study
Adding a wave of relief, scientists from the Vanderbilt University have put forth that children of childhood cancer survivors who were...
Dec 23, 2011
Kids' leukemia risk tied to dad's smoking
Children whose fathers smoked around the time of their conception have at least a 15 percent higher risk of developing the most common...
Dec 23, 2011
Childhood cancer drug could cause heart problems later in life
Drugs that effectively treat pediatric cancers may cause heart problems when child patients become adults, according to a new study. Read...
Dec 19, 2011
Parliamentary Committee Report Recommends Amending EI for Parents of Children with Cancer
A November 2011 report by the Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care, entitled Not to be Forgotten: Care of...
Dec 19, 2011
Sick Kids Sidewalk Chalk event - Sept 14, 2011
On September 14th, The Hospital for Sick Children and the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) held a Sidewalk Chalk event at Sick...
Dec 9, 2011
Swish for the Cure
Here is a free event that our families can take part in: Swish for the Cure It is a fully sponsored, fun, free and fantastic one-day...
Dec 7, 2011
POGO Symposium - Nov 18-19, 2011
OPACC was proudly represented once again at the annual POGO Symposium in Toronto, presented by the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario....
Sep 16, 2011
Inside Ride 2011
The Inside Ride is a fantastic 2-hour team-building, high energy musical event featuring Canada’s first indoor cycling celebration that...
Sep 10, 2011
Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting
We are inviting all OPACC member families and organizations to join us at our Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting to follow on...