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Fall 2015 | Childhood Cancer Matters
SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (CCAM)
Across Ontario and Canada many are banding together to shine a spotlight on the achievements gained and the challenges that remain. Every year POGO joins forces with our partner hospitals, families, survivors, donors, government, nonprofits and others. POGO CEO Corin Greenberg shares her thoughts on the significance of CCAM. Learn more »
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 Life After Childhood Cancer - A Conference for Survivors
Matthew is a college grad and a survivor of childhood cancer. Like many survivors, he continues to face health concerns, late effects of his cancer and its treatment. He has plans to ask many questions about his health and well-being at the 2015 Ooch/POGO Survivor Conference, which aims to address the issues survivors care most about. Learn more »
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 When a Student has Cancer
When a child returns to school after a prolonged absence, the adjustment can be difficult for everyone. Children with Cancer: A Guide for Educators helps the school community prepare and cope. Learn more »
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 Navigating Relationships after Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer treatment can have a variety of side effects for
patients, including reproductive issues and sexual problems that may last for
only a few months or persist for years. It can become even more difficult for
the survivor who wants to communicate these side effects to their partner.
When should you bring it up, and how much do you share? Dr. Anne Katz addresses
these issues in the latest Straight Talk,
POGO’s new series of video shorts featuring the insights of experts whose
leading-edge work impacts the care, treatment and quality of life of childhood
cancer patients, survivors and their families. Learn more »
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 Raising Fun and Raising Funds for POGO
Looking to complete a personal challenge while supporting POGO? For the first time, POGO has joined Scotiabank Toronto Marathon's Charity Challenge. Learn more »
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