About Us

About Us

Board Members

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, Ms. Heather Hogg, 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 

Ms. Heather Hogg

Stewiacke

Chair

Mr. Agar Adamson

Wolfville


Ms. Cathy Blades

Yarmouth
VP, Clinical, South West
District Health Authority

Dr. Gerald Johnston

Halifax      

Dalhousie School of Medicine

Mr. Archie MacEachern 

Sydney  


Ms. Nancy MacLellan  

Halifax


Ms. Mary Lou O'Neill        

Cape Breton

VP, Clinical, Cape Breton
District Health Authority

Ms. Sarah Cullen

Yarmouth
  

Ms. Barb Stonehouse 

Halifax                     

IWK Representative

Ms. Barbara Stead-Coyle

Halifax                      Canadian Cancer Society

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 and Wellness

Dr. Carman Giacomantonio
Title: Chief Medical Director
Affiliation: CCNS

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