Welcome to the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation

Founded in 2008, the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to raise awareness and understanding about mesothelioma in Canada. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure. The aim of the CMF is to both initiate and foster a support network for patients with mesothelioma and their families, and to support the development of a community of health professionals in the field of mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment and care across Canada. Learn more about us here.

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Other Funding Opportunities

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is calling for applications for its 2013 round of mesothelioma research grant funding.The Meso Foundation offers research grants for two years up to $50,000 per year. Eligible projects may relate to benchwork, translational or clinical research that is not presently funded or pending review and may be conducted through any not-for-profit academic, medical or research institution. Encouraged projects include, but are not limited to, investigations of: 

CMF announces new online mesothelioma support group

Submitted by CMFonline on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 21:19

The CMF is proud to announce a brand new initiative on Facebook to enable mesothelioma patients, loved ones and bereaved to connect with one another, share experiences and seek support from others in similar situations.  We are hearing from more and more Canadians citing feelings of loneliness, isolation and helplessness in their struggles with mesothelioma or in caring for a loved one with the disease.  It is our hope that this initiative will help to bring people together to support each other through these difficult times.   

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Jennifer's Journey: Launch of EcoSynthetix CMF fundraising campaign

The CMF is proud to announce a new fundraising campaign, "Jennifer's Journey," launched by EcoSynthetix Corp., a Canadian biopolymer firm based in Burlington, Ontario.  Their fundraising team was created on behalf of a dear friend and loved one, Mrs. Jennifer van Leeuwen, whom was recently diagnosed with Mesothelioma.

CMF sponsored workshop on the use of PDT in treating meso

Submitted by CMFonline on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 22:03

In November 2012, the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Mesothelioma Research Program hosted a 2 day visit by Dr. Keith Cengel, a specialist in radiation oncology and photodynamic therapy (PDT) from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Cengel gave two lectures, the first on emerging technologies for image guided radiotherapy followed by a second on photodynamic therapy for mesothelioma and other thoracic diseases. Photodynamic therapy is a promising new treatment for mesothelioma patients that uses light energy to kill cancer cells.

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The Canadian Nurses for Health and the Environment (CNHE)

Website:  www.cnhe-iise.ca

Description: Working together for Environmental Health - The Canadian Nurses for Health and the Environment - Infirmieres et Infirmiers pour la Sante et l'Environnement (CNHE/IISE) represents passionate Registered Nurses from the west to the east coast of Canada dedicated to the improvement of environmental health across all domains of nursing practice, policy, research and education. An associate interest group of the Canadian Nurses Association, CNHE works to: 

Events

Are you organizing a conference or workshop for medical practitioners on the subject of mesothelioma or other asbestos related disease?  If so, please contact us and we'll post your event here.

Toronto, Ontario - September 27th 2012 Asbestos Diseases Symposium Presentations Now Available!

Asbestos Disease Symposium - Thursday Sept. 27 2012, Toronto ON

Submitted by CMFonline on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 10:03

Please join us this Thursday September 27, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ontario from 1:30 - 6:00 pm for an Asbestos Disease Symposium. The symposium will highlight the tragic extent of asbestos disease in Ontario (around 500 new cancer cases annually) and the importance of screening, early detection and early referral for treatment. The situations here and in India will be compared. Dr. Eudice Goldberg of the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation will be speaking about the need for a Canadian network of healthcare professionals addressing asbestos cancers.

New report: 2012 Mesothelioma Research Program Progress Report, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto

Submitted by CMFonline on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 14:27

To learn more about the Mesothelioma Research Program at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, download the new 2012 report here.  CMF funds continue to support education and training activities of the Program.

New Report: CMF support of education and research at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto

Submitted by CMFonline on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 08:29

A special educational grant was given to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation in Toronto in 2011 by the CMF for their Mesothelioma Research Program. The Fund was established to expand the educational mandate of their Program.

Spike 2012 CMF Volleyball Fundraiser

Submitted by CMFonline on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 09:44

Please join us June 10, 2012 for the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation's (CMF) second annual volleyball fundraiser. If you like fun people, free entertainment, great food and beach volleyball why not register a team and support this great cause!  To register and for more information, please check out the Spike 2012 website.

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