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With our many partners, we have built a world-class system of care that supports the needs of children, youth, survivors and their families. Our programs and services provide wraparound care from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship. And at the heart of our work is a model that blends the stability of government funding with the power of donor generosity—ensuring access to care when and where it is needed most.

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Our Stories & News
Scholarship Applications After Cancer: Hugh’s Practical Advice for Students
When Hugh, a brain tumour survivor, was applying to postsecondary school last year, he learned about scholarships from his…
March 20, 2026
Turn Your Childhood Cancer Experience into Support for Others
POGO School and Work Transitions Counsellors play a critical role in ensuring childhood cancer survivors have care specific…
March 20, 2026
Creative Corner with Sarah
“Art makes me happy ‘cause it makes me feel freer and more 'in control' of my life!” Sarah Eid Diagnosis: Ewings Sarcoma…
March 20, 2026
The Privilege of a Heartbeat: A Teen Survivor Learns to Live Fully After Cancer
In today’s world, a lot of people (myself included) don’t seem to recognize just how important your health is. Most…
March 20, 2026
Spotlight on Nursing Leader Dr. Lindsay Jibb: Pediatric Oncology Research Trailblazer
Dr. Lindsay Jibb’s work is grounded in real-world challenges witnessed firsthand at the bedside. Currently, she leads…
November 20, 2025
Homeward Bound: Building Pediatric Palliative Care Capacity in Northern Ontario
For many years, our team at the POGO Satellite Clinic in Sudbury, located at Northeast Cancer Centre, Health Sciences North…
November 20, 2025
Reflections on Advances in Pediatric Oncology Survivorship and AfterCare
Eleanor Hendershot is an experienced pediatric oncology nurse at McMaster Children’s Hospital, whose career spans over 30…
November 20, 2025
Delivering Nursing Education in Thunder Bay, Ontario: A Perspective of Learning and Connection
As pediatric oncology nurses working across Ontario, we share a deep commitment to advancing care for children with cancer.…
November 20, 2025
Ryley’s Superman Journey: From Diagnosis to Daycare
When I was pregnant, everything looked perfect. My wife Jessica and I had gone through insemination, every test…
November 17, 2025
“Cancer has been a thief in our lives”: A Mother’s Story
When Jordan’s son Kian was diagnosed with leukemia, her family’s world shifted overnight. With four young boys and a dairy…
November 17, 2025
Our Stories & News
Scholarship Applications After Cancer: Hugh’s Practical Advice for Students
When Hugh, a brain tumour survivor, was applying to postsecondary school last year, he learned about scholarships from his POGO School and Work Transitions Counsellor, me!
March 20, 2026
Turn Your Childhood Cancer Experience into Support for Others
POGO School and Work Transitions Counsellors play a critical role in ensuring childhood cancer survivors have care specific to their needs and that they get the most from hospital and community supports to improve their overall well-being. Their…
March 20, 2026
Creative Corner with Sarah
“Art makes me happy ‘cause it makes me feel freer and more 'in control' of my life!”
Sarah Eid
Diagnosis: Ewings Sarcoma
Tools: IPad, stylus, Sketchbook & pencil (for sketch)
App: Ibispaint
Time: ~5h
Creator/artist: All made by me!
March 20, 2026
The Privilege of a Heartbeat: A Teen Survivor Learns to Live Fully After Cancer
In today’s world, a lot of people (myself included) don’t seem to recognize just how important your health is. Most people couldn’t imagine how much their life would change if they were suddenly told, out of the blue, that you’d be spending…
March 20, 2026
Spotlight on Nursing Leader Dr. Lindsay Jibb: Pediatric Oncology Research Trailblazer
Dr. Lindsay Jibb’s work is grounded in real-world challenges witnessed firsthand at the bedside. Currently, she leads research in several key areas: improving pain outcomes for children with cancer, supporting parents managing their child’s care at…
November 20, 2025
Homeward Bound: Building Pediatric Palliative Care Capacity in Northern Ontario
For many years, our team at the POGO Satellite Clinic in Sudbury, located at Northeast Cancer Centre, Health Sciences North (Health Sciences North), has recognized a significant gap in the number of healthcare providers with experience, knowledge,…
November 20, 2025
Reflections on Advances in Pediatric Oncology Survivorship and AfterCare
Eleanor Hendershot is an experienced pediatric oncology nurse at McMaster Children’s Hospital, whose career spans over 30 years, including roles at SickKids and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She is deeply focused on survivorship and AfterCare and…
November 20, 2025
Delivering Nursing Education in Thunder Bay, Ontario: A Perspective of Learning and Connection
As pediatric oncology nurses working across Ontario, we share a deep commitment to advancing care for children with cancer. Representing three distinct institutions, we bring together a blend of clinical expertise, Satellite clinic experience, and…
November 20, 2025
Ryley’s Superman Journey: From Diagnosis to Daycare
When I was pregnant, everything looked perfect. My wife Jessica and I had gone through insemination, every test came back clear, and we felt reassured. At our anatomy ultrasound, they mentioned Ryley’s kidneys…
November 17, 2025
“Cancer has been a thief in our lives”: A Mother’s Story
When Jordan’s son Kian was diagnosed with leukemia, her family’s world shifted overnight. With four young boys and a dairy farm to run, life in their small Ontario community was already busy—but nothing could have prepared them for what came next.…
November 17, 2025







