Brain Tumour

• Calgary dad tackles major mountain challenge to help kids with brain cancer

  A Calgary man is hiking in a four-day event called Everest in the Alps, raising funds for research into rare childhood brain cancers like the one his son has.

  Health

  Jan 18
  
• Kawartha Lakes teen remains upbeat despite brain cancer battle

  Angela Brooks is being treated for a cancerous brain tumour. 'All the support from my family and friends and community has definitely helped a lot,' the Kawartha Lakes teen says.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2023
  
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• Ben Stelter fund will keep young Edmonton Oilers fan’s legacy, generous spirit alive

  A special fund has been announced to honour the life of Ben Stelter, the kind and giving six-year-old Oilers fan who died after a battle with cancer.

  Sports

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Ben Stelter funeral procession: Edmontonians say goodbye to young Oilers fan

  Community members and hockey fans gathered along the funeral procession route for six-year-old Ben Stelter Friday morning. 

  Features

  Aug 19, 2022
• Montreal mother desperate to access treatment for rare brain tumour: ‘It’s ruining my life’

  Celyn Harding-Jones, who has been living with a brain tumour for decades, says there is a risk the cyst could cause sudden death and she wants it removed.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• Alberta father continues battle against terminal cancer with focus on health and balance

  A Calgary father is continuing his battle against terminal cancer after being diagnosed last winter. Matthew Bennett, 38, had a tumor removed from his brain in January.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
• Meet the 2021 Glenrose Courage Award recipients

  Three admirable Albertans will soon be recognized with Glenrose Courage Awards for their bravery in facing life-changing loss, illness and injury.

  Features

  Oct 12, 2021
• Saskatchewan Cancer Agency using new treatment for brain tumours

  The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency said the new tool for treating metastatic brain cancer — the HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery system — is an important milestone in cancer care.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2021
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• Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Grace Lore thanks community following tumour diagnosis for 4-year-old son

  In a posting online Lore says the tumour was discovered in February but did not provide any further details about her son's current condition.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2021
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• ‘So many kids are suffering’: Edmonton family donates son’s brain tumour to research

  A teenager in Edmonton spent the last few months of his life crossing off his bucket list — and even after his death, he's still making a difference.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2020