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From patient to advocate: Cancer survivor launches ApotheCare to support othersApotheCare is a new platform is allowing communities to support cancer patients in real, practical ways without putting stress on patients to ask for more help.HealthDec 2
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Edmonton firefighter goes from cancer diagnosis to calendar modelThe calendar raises funds and awareness for research, treatment and the recovery of thermal injuries at the University of Alberta Hospital.HealthNov 26
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Dave Coulier reveals new cancer diagnosis, 6 months after beating lymphomaCoulier had shared that he was 'cancer-free' following his battle with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, just six months before he received the new diagnosis.EntertainmentDec 2
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More testing, earlier detection: Alberta leads the charge in prostate cancer awarenessThe Man Van travels Alberta providing free prostate cancer tests, encouraging men to take charge of their health through early detection.HealthNov 18
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Unheard. Unserved: Misdiagnosed for years, terminal cancer patient says more access could save livesThe 45-year-old mother of two says the hardest aspect of her vulvar cancer diagnosis has been coming to terms with leaving behind her eight-year-old twins.HealthNov 5
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USask Huskies playing for star quarterback Amundrud following cancer diagnosisPreparing for their Mitchell Bowl matchup against the Queen's Gaels, the USask Huskies were given the shocking news of the cancer diagnosis of quarterback Anton Amundrud.SportsNov 13
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69-year-old Canadian bikes around the world, raises $50K for cancer researchA 69-year-old Ontario man has returned this week from a journey around the world on his bicycle. He took on the challenge to raise funds for cancer research.CanadaDec 3
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James Van Der Beek to sell ‘Dawson’s Creek’ memorabilia amid cancer battle'I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them,' James Van Der Beek said of his upcoming auction.EntertainmentNov 13
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U.K. influencer Brittany Miller admits she lied about having cancer'I said something to someone within my immediate circle, in confidence, one stupid sentence that I deeply regret,' Brittany Miller told her 3.5 million TikTok followers.TrendingNov 12
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Ontarian living with cancer for a year without knowing among rash of complaints to watchdogA growing number of people are filing complaints to Ontario's patient ombudsman office, including a person discharged by a hospital without being told they had cancer.HealthNov 13
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Canadian Cancer Society seeks Winnipeg volunteers to drive patients to treatmentsThe Wheels of Hope program supports around 500 clients in Winnipeg each year, but the organization needs more drivers to keep up with rising demand.HealthNov 6
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Halifax Mooseheads anthem singer Peter Baylis dies after battle with brain cancerThe Halifax Mooseheads' longtime anthem singer, Peter Baylis, has died after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to the team.CanadaNov 12
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New Brunswick to open new endoscopy suite at Moncton hospitalColon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in New Brunswick, and endoscopies are key in diagnosing the disease.HealthNov 6
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Boy with cancer’s chemo appointment cancelled amid Stollery space shortageAn Edmonton mom said the Stollery Children's Hospital urgently needs to grow after a shortage of beds meant her son Ben was turned away from his scheduled chemotherapy treatment.HealthOct 30
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FDA says drugmakers have recalled a blood pressure medicine tainted with a cancer-causing chemicalThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drugmakers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-causing chemical.HealthOct 31
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Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, B.C. man continues to give backDaniel Fine is now stepping up to be the race director for a five-kilometre run in Stanley Park next month, fundraising for pancreatic cancer research and awareness.HealthOct 22
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COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumorsWASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.HealthOct 22
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Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugsFederal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers.HealthOct 29
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Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand returns to Halifax to coach tribute game for friend’s daughterBrad Marchand will serve as a guest coach at a tribute hockey game honouring the life of his longtime friend's daughter, who died last week after a battle with cancer.SportsOct 29
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Edmonton sports reporter John Sexsmith dies after lengthy cancer battleRarely without a smile on his face and quick to make the best dad jokes, sports reporter and anchor John Sexsmith was an esteemed journalist at Global Edmonton for 26 years.CanadaOct 17