Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program

03/04/2026

March 4 is HPV Awareness Day, so let’s take a second to get informed.

HPV stands for human papillomavirus, and it spreads by intimate skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, oral or a**l s*xual activity.

It’s very common – about 75% of s*xually active people will get at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. Most people will never know they had it because it often doesn’t cause symptoms.

In most cases, HPV infections come and go within a few years. But sometimes it doesn’t go away and can lead to cancer.

Learn more about how you can prevent HPV today: https://bit.ly/3DrsSOj

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

Registration is now open for our spring RENEW education series that will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams each week in April!

Have you recently completed or are nearing the end of your cancer treatment in the Erie St. Clair region? Sign up for one or all of our survivorship education sessions to help provide guidance through the next phase of your journey. You may also receive a letter in the mail inviting you to join these sessions.

To learn more, visit www.wrh.on.ca/renew and register at: https://forms.gle/1aPMehrm3GcRKZAv9

03/04/2026

In recognition of our Social Workers this week, we want to remind you of our Care Partner Information Sessions that take place each month and are run by our Social Workers here in the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.
 
Our next session will take place on March 18th at 11am. Register today at https://forms.gle/5ebeeCt71wfrW56x7

03/03/2026

March 3rd marks Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

On this day, the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program pauses to acknowledge individuals in our region living with or affected by triple-negative breast cancer, as well as their families, friends, and care partners. We recognize the complexity of this diagnosis and the strength it takes to navigate it.

We remain dedicated to advancing awareness, supporting timely access to care, and providing compassionate, patient-centred cancer care across the Erie St. Clair region.

Don’t forget to book your next screening mammogram at any one of the OBSP sites in our region if you are eligible! Swipe left to see where and how to book your next screening mammogram today (no referral necessary).

03/03/2026

Regional Cancer Program Team Highlight: Meet our Social Work Team!

Nancy, Holly, Marla, Suela, Emily, and Lauren in the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre offer support in a variety of ways to both patients and their family/care partners throughout the cancer journey.

From emotional support and coping strategies to connecting you with community resources, financial guidance, and care planning, they are here to ensure no one walks this path alone.

We are grateful for the compassion, advocacy, and strength they bring to our Cancer Centre every day. 💛

Talk to your care team or call (519) 253-5253 to get connected with one of our Social Workers today.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

March is recognized as National Social Work Month and from March 2nd-8th we celebrate Social Work Week!

This week highlights the role of the profession and recognizes the valuable contributions made by social workers each and every single day. We want to recognize and celebrate our Registered Social Workers in the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, not just this week but every single day for your dedication and compassionate person-centered care!

Please visit our Social Work/Nutrition booth this week in the main lobby of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre for resources on how our social work team can support you and your loved ones through your cancer journey, along with resources on symptom management and eating well when you have been diagnosed with cancer.

03/01/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!

During the month of March, we invite everyone to focus on the importance of making informed food choices that nourish and nurture, while keeping in mind the importance of having a healthy habit and relationship with physical activity along the way.

Each week throughout the month of March, we will be posting a common myth relating to nutrition and cancer. Follow along to learn the facts about your health!

02/28/2026

The Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program was proud to attend today’s Preventative Health Fair to celebrate the launch of the Black Health Program, hosted by the Windsor Ess*x Community Health Centre.

Our team was onsite providing information on cancer screening, regional genetic services, and sharing resources about our Sickle Cell Program to help connect community members with the care and supports they need. Events like this are such an important opportunity to increase awareness, promote prevention, and ensure equitable access to health information and services.

We are truly grateful to have been invited to be part of this meaningful initiative. Thank you to the Windsor Ess*x Community Health Centre for organizing such a powerful event and for your ongoing commitment to advancing health in our community.

Health is wealth — and we’re proud to work together in supporting healthier futures for all.