Team Heather

In a special two-hour live regional update, The Heather Cutler Foundation has announced the launch of its first patient-focused grant aimed at easing the financial burden on Canadians who must travel from remote and rural communities to urban cancer centres for treatment. The new initiative, titled Port to Care, will provide $500 in travel relief to eligible Canadians living with pancreatic cancer...

In our third bonus recording, we continue to honor Heather’s journey by sharing original audio from her oncology appointment on January 11, 2024. This episode delves deeper into the challenges of navigating a healthcare system that falls short for people living with pancreatic cancer, particularly in smaller provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador. The recording exposes systemic gaps in care, fro...

In our third bonus recording, we continue to honor Heather’s journey by sharing original audio from her oncology appointment on December 7, 2023. This episode delves deeper into the challenges of navigating a healthcare system that falls short for people living with pancreatic cancer, particularly in smaller provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador. The recording exposes systemic gaps in care, fro...

In an effort to bring Heather’s story to life and provide a more vivid understanding of the challenges faced by pancreatic cancer patients, we’ve included original audio from her medical appointments. These recordings capture the raw, unfiltered reality of navigating a healthcare system that often leaves patients in smaller provinces feeling overlooked and unsupported. From discussions about treat...

Narrated by Christopher Cutler In a world of endless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, getting people to care about pancreatic cancer is no small feat. This devastating disease is often overlooked, hidden in the shadows until it strikes someone you love. In this raw and unflinching narrative, Christopher Cutler, founder of The Heather Cutler Foundation, reflects on the uphill battle of rais...

Founder Christopher Cutler’s personal messages to supporters of e-5186, a petition that addresses Canada‘s poor survival rates for pancreatic cancer and put forth both proposed solutions and accountability measures. L

Canada's Pancreatic Cancer Crisis The Team Heather Audio Series presents a critical examination of Canada's pancreatic cancer situation, based on the article Why Canada's Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates are a National Disgrace . This episode offers listeners an in-depth look at the challenges facing people living with pancreatic cancer in Canada and the urgent need for change. Key Topics Survival...