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New Brunswick government funds lung cancer screening program for 2025The New Brunswick government has announced $3.4 million for a lung cancer screening program expected to be implemented by 2025.HealthSep 7, 2023
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After COVID-related transplant delays, 16-year-old N.S. girl gets lung transplant'I'm emotionally exhausted but exhilarated and a bit fragile after six months of waiting and not knowing when it would happen.'HealthNov 21, 2020
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Lung Association of Nova Scotia hopes to make Stair Heroes fundraiser an annual eventSunday saw more than 150 people sign up for the association's fundraiser, known as Stair Heroes, with individuals raising their heart rates for a good cause.HealthFeb 16, 2020
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Increase in travel allowance to ‘make a world of difference’ for N.B. lung transplant patientsFunding has gone from $1,500 to $2,500 per month to ease the financial burden for those who must travel out of province for care.HealthJan 3, 2020
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New Brunswick health department confirms case of tuberculosis in Saint John areaThe bacteria can be spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing and talking when close. It can also stay in the air for hours.HealthJul 10, 2019
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More than one-quarter of Nova Scotians learn of lung cancer diagnosis in ER — when it’s often too lateLung cancer remains one of Nova Scotia's most deadly diseases and is significantly more curable if discovered early.HealthJun 25, 2018
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Edmonton surgeons perform record number of lung and liver transplantsAlberta Health Services says Edmonton surgeons performed more lung and liver transplants in the city than ever before last year.HealthFeb 25, 2016
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