@OpaccOrg

Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC). Charity supporting families of children with cancer in Ontario, Canada since 1995.

 Ontario, Canada
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Joined August 2011
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OPACC@OpaccOrgOct 2
Meet Ashton from Keswick - our OPACC "Kid of the Month" for October! Read his story (scroll to the bottom) and others of OPACC kids & families at: opacc.org/facesofopacc #childhoodcancerawareness
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Our Parent Liaisons Patricia & Susan will be at the POGO clinic at @SHNcares Centenary Hospital in #Scarborough today from 10am-12:30pm for our weekly drop-in support session for #childhoodcancer families there. Feel free to stop by to say Hi & get FREE resources and peer support
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Thanks to @KidsUpFrontTO for the donated tickets that allowed these OPACC families to attend recent special events, such as a @TorontoFC and @Mirvish performances of The Karate Kid! #kidsupfront
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Nationwide study identifies inherited genetic risk factors in childhood leukemia: opacc.org/single-post/nation… #childhoodcancer

Nationwide study identifies inherited genetic risk factors in childhood leukemia

A nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet shows that genetic testing can identify germline predisposition underlying childhood leukemia. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could...

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Our Parent Liaison Patricia will be at the Sears Cancer Clinic (8th floor) today from 10:30am-12:30pm. If you are in hospital, please stop by to say Hi and get FREE resources and peer support!
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Our Parent Liaison Karen will be at the POGO clinic at Credit Valley Hospital in #Mississauga today from 9-11:30am for our weekly drop-in support for #childhoodcancer families!
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Nearly half of childhood cancer survivors experience symptoms of anxiety or depression as adults: opacc.org/single-post/nearly… #childhoodcancer

Nearly half of childhood cancer survivors experience symptoms of anxiety or depression as adults

The study indicates that depression and anxiety are considerably more prevalent among adults who have survived childhood cancer.Read more: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-childhood-cancer-su...

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If you will be at SickKids next Tuesday evening, please join us and @mdsSmileAngel for #Halloween fun featuring free food sponsored by Paradise Banquet Hall, treats, crafts, candy, and more! No need to register, just drop in. 🎃
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Childhood cancer survivors' cells repair low-dose radiation damage more efficiently, study finds: opacc.org/single-post/childh… #childhoodcancer

Childhood cancer survivors' cells repair low-dose radiation damage more efficiently, study finds

A study of how cells repair radiation-induced genetic damage offers clues to why some people develop cancer early in life or more than once. Read more: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-childh...

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Join us tonight at 7:30PM for our weekly free virtual drop-in parent support session to get support from our Parent Liaisons & other #childhoodcancer parents. You must be a registered OPACC member to participate.
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Act now: tinyurl.com/22bkz843 #childhoodcancer
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Our Parent Liaison Susan will be at the POGO clinic at @SHNcares Centenary Hospital in #Scarborough today from 10am-12:30pm for our weekly drop-in support session for #childhoodcancer families there. Feel free to stop by to say Hi and get FREE resources and peer support!
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Our Parent Liaison volunteer, Neena, will be at the POGO clinic at Credit Valley Hospital in #Mississauga today from 9-11am for our weekly drop-in support for #childhoodcancer families!
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Join us for our next free virtual presentation with @BrainTumourFdn. Details in poster. Register at tinyurl.com/opacczoom to get the Zoom link.
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Our very own Parent Liaison, Susan, was a part of this special event along with other amazing guests who gathered to support #childhoodcancer families & causes. Watch now here: youtube.com/watch?v=IefAyqtH…
Sh*t My Dad Taught Me
@SMDTMpodcastOct 14
🚨 New Episode Alert 🚨 For this special episode of Sh*t My Dad Taught Me, we take the podcast outside the studio for A Night Of Hope, an inspiring evening to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Joined by families, advocates, and healthcare professionals, we share powerful stories of courage, resilience, and the importance of community support. This conversation dives into childhood cancer awareness, family, grief, mental health, and the power of turning difficult experiences into hope and meaningful change. Follow Us For More At: Shit My Dad Taught Me Hosts: Chris Carter & Jamie Kozub
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Male Childhood Cancer Survivors May Underestimate Their Risk of Sexual Dysfunction: opacc.org/single-post/male-c… #childhoodcancer
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Thanks to @KidsUpFrontTO & @kidsupfrontott for the donated tickets that allowed these OPACC families to attend recent @CanadaSoccerEN, @TorontoFC, and @Senators games! #kidsupfront #morethanaticket
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Our Parent Liaison Stephanie will be at the Sears Cancer Clinic (8th floor) today from 10:30am-12:30pm. If you are in hospital, please stop by to say Hi and get FREE resources and peer support!
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Many thanks to @magicyarninfo GTA Team for donating cute handmade yarn beanies to our Parent Liaisons for distribution - they're always a huge hit with our #childhoodcancer families!
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FYI: The Move Club is a FREE, 12-week virtual physical activity program for children and adolescents ages 4-19 with cancer or a blood disorder. Learn more: redcap.ufv.ca/surveys/?s=RPX…
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Study Identifies Candidate Treatment Targets for High-Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults: opacc.org/single-post/study-… #childhoodcancer

Study Identifies Candidate Treatment Targets for High-Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified candidate treatment targets and potential prognostic markers for high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain...

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