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Cancer Care Nova Scotia (CCNS) is led by a voluntary Board of Directors, appointed by the Minister of Health. Board members are representative of Nova Scotia's geographic and cultural diversity. Led by Board Chair, Dr. Réal Samson, our members include business and community leaders, health professionals, cancer patients, survivors and family members. Through the leadership and expertise of this dedicated team of volunteers, Cancer Care Nova Scotia staff work to enhance and improve the cancer system for all Nova Scotians.

Name Hometown  Title/Affiliation 
Dr. Réal Samson SeabrightChair
Ms. Nancy BrittenArichatCanadian Cancer Society
Ms. Patti Dexter-Peck    Kentville 
Ms. Terri Lynn DriscollDartmouth    
Mr. Donald Ferguson Glace Bay   
Mr. Patrick Flinn  Halifax   
Ms. Heather HoggStewiacke
Dr. Gerald Johnston    HalifaxDalhousie School of Medicine  
Mr. Kevin MacDonald    Antigonish
Mr. John R. MacDougall  Lanark/Antigonish  
Mr. Archie MacEachern  Sydney  
Sr. Veronica Matthews   Eskasoni 
Ms. Patricia Nickerson  Clyde River   
Ms. Sarah Pink    Arcadia 
Ms. Barb Stonehouse   Halifax                     IWK Representative
Mr. Steve WebsterHalifax
Ms. Nancy WilliamsonAmherst

Ex Officio Members of the Board:

Dr. Tetteh Ago
Title: District Oncology Chief & Head
Affiliation: Dept. of Radiation Capital Health

Dr. Mark Dorreen
Title: Head
Affiliation: Division of Medical Oncology Capital Health

Ms. Paula English
Title:
Chief, Program Standards & Quality (interim)
Affiliation: Nova Scotia Department of Health

Ms. Theresa Marie Underhill
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Affiliation: CCNS