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Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN) was formed from a grassroots colorectal cancer information/support group back in mid 2006. It champions the health and wellbeing of Canadians touched by colorectal cancer and others at risk of developing this disease. We actively support colorectal cancer patients by providing evidence-based information, education and we advocate for patients every day to improve the quantity and quality of patients’ lives throughout Canada.
Members of our team have been touched by the disease which make us compassionate and better equipped to deal with every day challenges associated with the patient or caregiver journey.
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CCRAN is a patient-focused organization, inspired by patients and caregivers who have navigated and continue to navigate the colorectal cancer journey with confidence and courage. CCRAN takes its lead from these patients and caregivers who can counsel CCRAN thoughtfully and judiciously on patient programs that are of great importance to other patients and caregivers across Canada.
To that end, CCRAN has commissioned the creation of the Patient Advisory Council. This meaningful Patient Advisory Council is a one-of-a-kind patient group council that distinguishes CCRAN from all other organizations. Council members advise CCRAN on programs and initiatives that can positively impact the colorectal cancer patient population in Canada. Their past experiences serve as a source of inspiration and hope for the development of future patient and caregiver programs at CCRAN.
CHAIR
Mr. Bill McGinley
VICE CHAIR
Ms. Joy Coulson
MEMBERS
Mr. Michael Calderone
Ms. Sandra Clementi
Ms. Sandra Elhilali
Mr. Andrew Hare
Mr. Robert Hamilton
Mr. John Kutkevicius
Ms. Armina Ligaya
Ms. Robin McGee
YOUNG ADULT COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Since CCRAN is a patient focused organization, it behooves us to take direction and counsel from patients, whose experiences across the continuum of colorectal cancer care can serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for the development of our National Patient Programs.
Specifically, when it comes to the development of our Patient Programs to support the Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Population, CCRAN is inspired by the journeys of both early and late stage patients who can provide meaningful and thoughtful input into the creation of CCRAN’s National Patient Programs. Their unique set of circumstances can provide evocative and compelling experiences to help others diagnosed with Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer.
These are the courageous and persevering young adults counselling CCRAN on the development of Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer Programs:
Mr. Andrew Hare (Chair)
Stage IV Survivor
Ms. Ana Bettencourt
Stage IV Patient
Ms. Franca Christodoulou
Caregiver, Stage IV Patient
Ms. Andrea Jamieson
Caregiver, Stage IV Patient
Ms. Armina Ligaya
Stage III Survivor
Mr. Amrit Kooner
Stage IV Patient
Ms. Marie Taurasi
Stage III Survivor
Hayley Painter
Stage IV Active
Jessica Dasler
Stage IV Active
Manna Wescott
Stage IV Survivor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CCRAN is governed by a professional Board of Directors who judiciously counsel CCRAN on legal and ethical matters of integrity as well as ensure the effective running and management of the organization. CCRAN is privileged to be governed by an esteemed group of professional men and women:
Suzanne Quinn
Chairman
Toronto, Ontario
Mario Appugliesi
Vice Chair
Etobicoke, Ontario
Shaniah Leduc
Board Member
Oakville, Ontario
Ms. Stephanie Prizzi
Board Member
Vaughan, Ontario
Joy Coulson
Board Member
Oakville, Ontario
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MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
CCRAN is privileged to be led by a multidisciplinary Medical & Scientific Advisory Board who keep CCRAN abreast of the latest developments in the management of colorectal cancer. They work tirelessly everyday to prevent, treat and/or manage our patients, with utmost compassion and dedication
CO-CHAIR
Dr. Michael Raphael
Medical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Toronto, Ontario
CO-CHAIR
Dr. Sharlene Gill
Staff Medical Oncologist at the BC Cancer Agency.
Vancouver, B.C
Dr. Shady Ashamalla
Colorectal Surgical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Ian Bookman
Head, Division of Gastroenterology,
St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Founder, BUM RUN
Dr. Ronald Burkes
GI Medical Oncologist, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Eric Chen
Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre UHN
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. William
Chu
Colorectal Radiation Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Marcelo Cypel
Thoracic Surgical Oncologist
Canada Research Chair in Lung Transplantation
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Gareth Eeson
Surgical Oncology and General Surgery
Kelowna General Hospital & BC Cancer Agency
Kelowna, BC
Dr. Sam
Elfassy
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Mary Jane Esplen
Full Professor and Vice-Chair, Equity and Mentorship in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Anand Govindarajan
Peritoneal & Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncologist
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Usmaan Hameed
GI Surgical Oncologist, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Paul Karanicolas
Surgical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Yoo-Joung
(Yooj) Ko
Medical Director, Oncology and Endoscopy Program, Unity Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Calvin
Law
Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Christopher
Lieu
Associate Professor, Medicine – Medical Oncology
Associate Director For Clinical Research Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
School of Medicine, University of Colorado Aurora, Colorado, USA
Associate Director For Clinical Research Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
School of Medicine, University of Colorado Aurora, Colorado, USA
Dr. Howard
Lim
Medical Oncologist, B.C. Cancer Agency, Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Eric Marsden
Clinical Director & Naturopathic Cancer Care Residency Director
Vaughan, Ontario
Dr. Christine Brezden-Masley
Medical Oncologist, Medical Director of the Cancer Program and Director of the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at the Sinai Health Centre.
Toronto, Ontario
Stephanie Michaud PhD
President & Chief Executive Officer BioCanRX
Ottawa, Ontario
Dawn P. Richards, PhD
Founder of Five O2 Labs Inc., Director of Patient and Public Engagement, Clinical Trials Ontario.
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Gonzalo Sapisochin
Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, UHN
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Daniel Schiller
Colorectal Cancer Surgical Oncologist, Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta
Dr. Lucas
Sideris
Surgical Oncologist, with a Clinical Focus on the Treatment of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Montreal, Quebec
Dr. Stephanie
Snow
Medical Oncologist
Division of Medical Oncology
QEII - Bethune Building
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dr. Jennifer Spratlin
Medical Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute
Gastrointestinal Oncology and Phase I Clinical Trials/Investigational New Drugs
Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Patricia Tang
Medical Oncologist, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Alberta Gastrointestinal Tumor Group Leader, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Mary De Vera PhD
Canada Research Chair in Medication Adherence, Utilization, and Outcomes,
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar
Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Mark Vincent
Medical Oncologist, London Health Sciences Centre – London Regional Cancer Program
London, Ontario
Dr. Petra Wildgoose
Primary Care Physician
Lead, Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Clinic
Odette Cancer Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Rebecca K S Wong
Hepatobiliary Radiation Oncologist, Clinician Investigator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Cancer Clinical Research Unit (CCRU), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Clarence Wong
Associate Professor
Division of Gastroenterology,
University of Alberta, Medical Director
Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Dr. George Zogopoulos
Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology McGill University and Hepato-pancreato-biliary and transplant surgeon, MUHC.
Montreal, Quebec
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