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MD, Hemato-oncologist in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Title: The Quebec Cancer Control Program: A Potential For Change in Rural Communities
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Jean Latreille is a hemato-oncologist in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Hôpital Charles LeMoyne, in Longueuil, Quebec, the medical director of the Centre intégré de cancérologie de la Montérégie, medical director of the Réseau Cancer Montérégie, and a professor of medicine and director of the oncology training program in the Faculty of Medicine of Sherbrooke University.

MD, Cogestionnaire du Programme de lutte contre le cancer, Chef du service d'oncologie, CSSS de Manicouagan

Title: The Quebec Cancer Control Program: A Potential For Change in Rural Communities
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For over thirty-three years, as a family physician in active practice in Baie-Comeau on the St Laurence North Shore, Dr. Arnaud Samson is working in a Family Medicine Group (GMF). He developed a particular interest in cancer control, from the need of patients to have services available in remote areas.

RN, BScN, Vernon Cancer Clinic Clinical Coordinator

Title: Developing a Scheduling Tool to Maximize Chemotherapy Administration Resources.

Loren Danbrook qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1986 from Okanagan College. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1996 from OUC/UVIC. His varied career in healthcare has included experiences in Intensive Care, Gerontology and Oncology. In 1999 he commenced work in the Vernon Cancer Clinic and completed the Cross Cancer Institute oncology certification.

MSW, RSW, coordinator, Supportive Care Oncology Network-NE Region

Title: Innovations in Supportive Care Oncology: Developing a Supportive Care Oncology Network in Northeastern Ontario-Facilitating Best Practice
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Sheila Damore-Petingola is a registered social worker and Coordinator for the Supportive Care Oncology Network in Northeastern Ontario.   In addition to ensuring access to supportive care services for cancer patients and families, her areas of interest in oncology include inter professional education, care for the health care provider, psychosocial intervention with children and young adults and more.

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Project Manager, Northern Cancer Control Strategy

Title: Developing a Best Practice Model for an Integrated Breast Health Clinic

Dan Le is the Project Manager, Special Projects at Northern Health in Prince George, BC working with the Northern Cancer Control Strategy.  Dan has been involved in the development of the Northern Cancer Control Strategy business plan to enhance cancer control services in Northern BC over 5 years.

BScn, MN CON CHPCN MACO, Alberta Health Services

Title: Standardized Breast Cancer Education Prior to First Appointment at a Cancer Center, A Collaborative Initiative for Breast Care Programs

Janice Chobanuk is the manager for the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program, Medical Affairs and Community Oncology, Alberta Health Services.

She is a graduate from the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta and has national certification in oncology and hospice palliative care nursing.

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon division

Titles: 1) Integration of Cancer prevention interventions within a broader chronic disease approach. 2) Community Capacity Building to develop leadership, skills and resources within communities
3) Effective use of Health Promotion approaches to extend reach through an extensive network of volunteers and partners.

Cathy has 33 years experience in developing and managing community based services in municipal, provincial and non-profit organizations. 

Health Promotion Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon division

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Megan is a health promotion coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society, responsible for coordinating, implementing and mobilizing cancer prevention initiatives in the Northern Region of BC.

Program Manager, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon division

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Rose Soneff is the Program Manager for the Community Capacity Building Strategy, an initiative of the BC Healthy Living Alliance, which is being implemented in selected communities and special populations throughout the province of  British Columbia.

Regional Community Capacity Facilitator, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon division

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Kerensa works with the BC Healthy Living Alliance’s Capacity Building Strategy as the Regional Community Capacity Facilitator (CCF) for the Northern Region of BC on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society.  In this role she is responsible for managing the implementation of capacity building activities such as community engagement, facilitation of training and skill development, hiring and supervising Community Development Leaders to work closely with communities and more.