CMF News

New CMF Mesothelioma Discussion Groups

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Photograph of CMF team member Robin Forbes

The CMF has launched a new service for our support groups, where members join a Zoom call and directly connect with the CMF and others affected by mesothelioma. These sessions are moderated by the newest member of our team, Robin Forbes, a social worker with the Mesothelioma program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She knows about mesothelioma compensation options and the need for emotional and practical support for people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their family members.

Watch for news about our next CMF Mesothelioma Discussion group in December 2023 to join us and connect with others, learn about our new service and help us plan for future sessions to meet your needs and interests. People living with a mesothelioma diagnosis and their caregivers/family members are all welcome at this joint session.

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Hot off the press: The CMF is launching a new support group platform!

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Photograph of CMF team member Robin ForbesThe CMF has some very exciting news!

Very soon we will be launching a new platform for our support groups, where members will be able to join a Zoom call and directly connect with the CMF and others affected by mesothelioma. These sessions, along with our online Facebook support groups, will be moderated by the newest member of our team, Robin Forbes. Robin is a social worker at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and works with the Mesothelioma program there. She has knowledge of the mesothelioma compensation options and an awareness of the need for psychosocial (emotional and practical) support for people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their family members.

We welcome Robin to our CMF family and we invite you to stay tuned here for the dates of our very first Zoom sessions!

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New CMF Professorship in Mesothelioma Research

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The CMF is very proud to announce that we now have a new Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation Professorship in Mesothelioma Research at University Health Network (UHN). This new professorship will help support mesothelioma research and may encourage medical students to pursue further medical training and research in this area.

To mark this momentous achievement, the UHN held a virtual celebration on April15, 2021 honouring the Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation and Dr. de Perrot in the new Professorship made possible with your donations and support.

You are invited to view the celebration at your convenience:  Link to livestream: https://youtu.be/PH7UrBb93uU