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Community Walk for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
October 24, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Bowring Park, St. John's — a community walk marking World Pancreatic Cancer Day. All are welcome.
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Patient information, evidence-informed advocacy and practical resources for people affected by pancreatic cancer in Canada — rooted in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Pancreatic Cancer Policy Report Card
Explore how the jurisdictions assessed respond to pancreatic cancer — and where policies, services and public information fall short.
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What the foundation does
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Practical resources to help people understand care and find assistance.
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Policy research and public reporting on access to pancreatic cancer care.
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$500 travel grants for Atlantic Canadians travelling for pancreatic cancer care.
A dedicated phone line for people living with pancreatic cancer and their caregivers — starting in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Memorial University student researchers studied pancreatic cancer policy across Canada — the research behind the report card.
Heather Cutler
Her story
Inspired by Heather
Heather Cutler was a registered nurse in Newfoundland and Labrador. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022, she and her family learned how hard it can be to find testing, treatment and clinical trials close to home. The foundation that bears her name was founded in her memory in 2024. Its work is the commitment that followed: fairer access to pancreatic cancer care, for everyone facing this disease.
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News
What Has Changed Six Months After the Government Responded to Petition e-6492?
October 22, 2026
Petition e-6492 asked Ottawa for faster trials, national guidelines, and real access to testing and treatment. The government's response arrived on April 13, 2026. Six months later, we checked what it actually delivered — and what it never mentioned.
Drug Access
How Does a New Drug Get Approved and Funded in Canada?
October 21, 2026
The four steps a new drug goes through in Canada — Health Canada review, funding assessment, price negotiations, and coverage decisions — and why approval doesn't mean coverage.
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