CancerCare Manitoba

02/23/2026

Have you participated in one of CCMB’s cancer prevention or screening programs?

We’re looking to connect with individuals who have taken part in BreastCheck, CervixCheck, ColonCheck, or who have received the HPV vaccine and are willing to share their experience.

No matter what your result was or why you chose vaccination, your story could help encourage others to take an important step toward cancer prevention and early detection. Real experiences can make a powerful difference.

If you’re open to sharing your story, please send us a message or email CCMBCPAffair@cancercare.mb.ca.

Your voice could help someone else take action.

02/18/2026

Today, our Prevention & Screening team came together with the Manitoba First Nation Community Health Representatives Association and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on discussions on BreastCheck, CervixCheck, ColonCheck, vaccines, and supportive communication, Community Health Representatives gained practical tools and resources to help answer questions, ease fears around screening, and support their communities with confidence and care.

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Breast screening is an important part of your health — and we’re here to make it easier by answering some of the most common questions.💗

Early detection matters. Learn more, know your options, and talk to your healthcare provider about what’s right for you.

02/15/2026

At eight years old, Kirk was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1995.

His world quickly became hospital rooms, chemotherapy, scans and moments of kindness that would stay with him for life.

What he remembers most about his time at CancerCare Manitoba isn’t just the treatments — it’s the people. The nurses who cared for his family. The volunteers who brought joy to the ward. The games room, laughter, and small acts of kindness that meant everything to a child.

He especially remembers his pediatric oncologist, Dr. Kent Stobart, who made time for Egg McMuffins and laughter, those experiences helped shape the person he is today.

Today, Kirk is living a full, adventurous life. But he still remembers the nurses who cared for his family, the small moments of joy on the ward, and the doctor who made him feel seen, even as a child.

On International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, we honour every child and family facing cancer — and every member of our team whose care lasts a lifetime.

Read the full story here https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/About-Us/communications-and-public-affairs 💛

02/12/2026

Yesterday morning, Jonathon Lyon, President & CEO of the HSC Foundation, was honoured to join Dr. Kent Stobart (President & CEO, CancerCare Manitoba), and Theresa Oswald (CEO, Doctors Manitoba) for a panel discussion moderated by Chuck Davidson, (President & CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce) at the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce MBiz Breakfast Series: The State of Healthcare in Manitoba.

Following a keynote from Dr. Nichelle Desilets, President of Doctors Manitoba, the panel explored the pressures facing our healthcare system—and the opportunities ahead—from workforce challenges and physician recruitment to the capital investments required to strengthen patient care across the province.

At the HSC Foundation, we know that strong partnerships between health care and the business community are essential to building a healthier Manitoba. Thank you to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce for convening this important conversation.

02/12/2026

This week, we recognize our phlebotomists at CancerCare Manitoba.

Every day, they provide safe, compassionate care — often being one of the first faces patients see during their cancer journey. Their expertise, attention to detail, and steady presence play an essential role in diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.

To our phlebotomists: thank you for the skill, professionalism, and kindness you bring to every patient interaction. Your work truly makes a difference.

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

John and Sherry’s cancer journey is uniquely theirs — but the power of support is something we all share. 💙

When something didn’t feel right, John trusted his instincts and sought answers. From diagnosis to navigating stage four prostate cancer, they faced fear, uncertainty, and life-changing news together — leaning on each other, their loved ones, and their care team at CancerCare Manitoba.

Through it all, they’ve learned that no one should face cancer alone. Support doesn’t erase the diagnosis, but it can bring hope, clarity, and the strength to keep moving forward.

For the month of February in recognition of World Cancer Day, we honour stories like John and Sherry’s. Each cancer experience is different, but we are United by Unique — by compassion, connection, and the shared belief that even without a cure, there is always hope.

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02/04/2026

Wayne was first diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer at 60, with no symptoms at all. What followed was not just a physical battle, but an emotional one too.

Through surgeries, radiation, hormone therapy, melanoma treatment, and now a clinical trial, Wayne and his wife Evelyn have leaned on what matters most: each other, their community, and honest conversations.

Other men living with prostate cancer now call Wayne to talk, about side effects, fear, mental health, and the reality that you can’t just “man up” and go through this alone. Support saves lives.

Their journey has changed them, but it’s also brought unexpected joy, including dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus for their grandkids and spreading smiles wherever they go.

For Wayne and Evelyn, cancer impacted both of them, but so did the strength of their support system. This is what United by Unique looks like.

To read more about Lynyrd’s story, click here www.cancercare.mb.ca/world-cancer-day-stories

02/03/2026

Residents of Garden Hill, Wasagamack, and Red Sucker Lake: Please contact your nursing station to join the group trip to St. Theresa Point.

02/03/2026

Residents of Manto Sipi and Gods Lake Narrows: Please contact your nursing station to join the group trip to Bunibonibee Cree Nation.