CancerCare Manitoba

04/08/2026

Happy National Cancer Registrars Week!

This year, we’re celebrating our Registry Rockstars ⭐ Behind the scenes, cancer registrars turn complex health information into powerful data that supports patient care, research, and better outcomes across Manitoba.

At CancerCare Manitoba, we’re proud of our registry team and the vital role they play in advancing cancer prevention, treatment, and care.

Join us in celebrating the incredible impact they make every day 💙

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

“It’s about giving back, helping others have access to the same knowledge and resources we have here”. That’s what continues to drive Jodi, an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba, to take her work beyond our borders.

For the past several years, she’s been taking her expertise abroad to Vietnam and had the opportunity to participate and present at the Kenyan Oncology Nursing Society conference this past September 2025, with a goal to strengthen oncology nursing practice and ultimately improve patient care.

Recently, she returned from Vietnam, where she spent two weeks working alongside nurses in Da Nang and Hue—sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and helping build education programs that can be carried forward locally.

From foundational cancer care to supporting nurse educators through a train-the-trainer approach, the goal is simple: create lasting impact. And just as much as she teaches, Jodi says she learns too.

“It was a learning experience for all of us.”

This , coordinated by Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology, we celebrate the power of collaboration in oncology nursing. This year’s theme, Stronger Together, is a reminder that when nurses connect, share, and learn from one another, it strengthens care for patients everywhere.

Read the full story here https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/About-Us/communications-and-public-affairs/news-archive/Oncology-Nursing-Day-00001

04/02/2026

At CancerCare Manitoba, nearly 900 doses of injectable treatments are carefully prepared each week inside a specialized “clean room”, where precision, safety, and care come first.

With over 8,000 Manitobans diagnosed with cancer each year, treatments are becoming more personalized and complex, and our teams are working together to ensure patients receive the right care, closer to home.

Watch the full story from CBC to see what goes on behind the scenes.

They call it the clean room. It's where about 900 doses of injectable cancer treatments are compounded each week at the McDermot Avenue building in Winnipeg.

04/02/2026

At CancerCare Manitoba, nearly 900 doses of injectable treatments are carefully prepared each week inside a specialized “clean room”, where precision, safety, and care come first.

With over 8,000 Manitobans diagnosed with cancer each year, treatments are becoming more personalized and complex, and our teams are working together to ensure patients receive the right care, closer to home.

Watch the full story from CBC to see what goes on behind the scenes.

They call it the clean room. It's where about 900 doses of injectable cancer treatments are compounded each week at the McDermot Avenue building in Winnipeg.

03/31/2026

Behind every treatment is a pharmacy team making it happen. 💊

This Pharmacy Appreciation Month, we’re recognizing the dedicated team at CancerCare Manitoba who prepare, check, and support thousands of cancer therapies each week for cancer patients across the province. 💙
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03/30/2026

March is both Nutrition Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — and they’re more connected than you might think. 💙

Robin, a dietitian at CancerCare Manitoba shares how the foods we eat can support a healthier colon and help lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

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03/27/2026

The BreastCheck mobile clinic is on the move this April!

Swipe to find out where you can find us these following months and don’t miss your chance for a mammogram screening.

📞Call 1-855-952-4325 to book an appointment or visit our website to learn more cancercare.mb.ca/breastcheck

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03/26/2026

We’re building a new CancerCare Manitoba facility and want your input.

💭What facilities and amenities would you like to see?

Click on this link to take this quick survey https://survey.pra.ca/S2/1/CancerCareNewBuildingSurvey/

03/19/2026

03/11/2026

Cutting cancer treatment time in half — safely.

A team at CancerCare Manitoba introduced a rapid infusion protocol for Obinutuzumab, allowing eligible patients to receive treatment in 93 minutes instead of more than three hours.

Over four and a half years, the approach safely delivered 667 treatments, saving more than 1,100 hours of chair time across the province. That means less time in clinic for patients and more capacity to treat others who need care.

This work, the largest real-world review of rapid infusion obinutuzumab, was led by a collaborative team of hematologists, nurses, pharmacy colleagues and student researcher Harshal Senthil.

Read the full story here https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/About-Us/communications-and-public-affairs/news-archive/Faster-Treatment-Same-Safety-A-Made-in-Manitoba-Innovation

Pictured: Marc Geirnaert, Versha Banerji, Harshal Senthil

03/11/2026

Colon cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages.
But if you notice changes in your body — like blood in your stool, ongoing stomach pain, and changes in bowel habits — it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider.

These symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, but they shouldn’t be ignored. And remember — screening can help detect colon cancer early, before symptoms appear.

If you’re 50–74, you may be eligible for a free ColonCheck test.

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