Quebec woman wonders why she’s being asked to pay thousands for cancer medication
In the spring of 2024, a 42-year-old Quebec resident found a lump in her right breast. She was diagnosed with HER-2 positive, an aggressive and recurring form of cancer.
Canada
May 3
How this young cancer survivor overcame ‘dark ‘ and ‘challenging’ days
After a cancer diagnosis, many young adults and children might struggle more with maintaining friendships, coping with losses, and facing the potential loss of fertility.
Health
Apr 29
King Charles will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment: palace
King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday, after taking a break from public appearances.
World
Apr 26
Okanagan chapter of Ride for Dad donates $80K to BC Cancer
A cheque for $80,000 from Ride for Dad Okanagan and the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation was presented to BC Cancer and the Sindi Hawkins Cancer Clinic in Kelowna this week.
Canada
May 4
New award honours late scientist who fought cancer to see his daughter born
A new research scholarship has been named in honour of Sooran Noroozi, who fought tooth and nail against a rare cancer so he could be there when his wife gave birth.
Health
May 6
Cancer coverage a ‘long awaited victory’ for Ontario forest firefighters
Changes to the laws that categorize forest firefighters to offer long-term coverage for health hazards related to the job have been a long-standing request.
Canada
Apr 29
KGH Foundation turns to community for support of cancer care campaign
The public cancer care fundraiser is part of the “Closer to Home Than You Think” campaign launched March 2023. So far it has raised $20 million, with a goal of raising $40 million.
Health
Apr 15
Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons for cancer care
The money raised will go directly to what's called the seed project at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH).
Canada
Apr 25
O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at 76
O.J. Simpson's family confirmed the former actor and NFL running back's death in a post to social media.
Entertainment
Apr 11
Lethbridge man battling brain cancer hosting concert to raise funds for research
Broc Higginson had a seizure, was airlifted to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, and diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and is currently stable.
Environment
Apr 25
NB Lung wants provincially-supported radon mitigation program for ‘preventable’ cancer
The health advocacy organization is disappointed not to see a program to help homeowners mitigate high levels of radon gas in their home.
Health
Apr 24
N.B. cancer survivor headed to Ottawa to talk financial hardships of diagnosis
A New Brunswick cancer survivor is heading to Parliament Hill to advocate for policy changes to make cancer care more affordable for Canadians.
Health
Apr 5
Hockey Marathon for the Kids raising funds for pediatric cancer
The Hockey Marathon for the Kids is raising awareness for childhood cancer and attempting to break a world record at the same time.
Canada
Apr 9
Manitoba’s first CAR T-cell therapy patient declared cancer-free
The first patient in Manitoba to undergo a revolutionary type of cancer treatment is sharing her story.
Health
Apr 17
Health task force blasted over ‘dangerous guidance’ for cancer screenings
Medical experts from radiologists to urologists are calling for an urgent need to reform the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care for its 'outdated screening guidelines.'
Health
Apr 15
Meadow Lake, Sask. man trains for Ironman event after incurable cancer diagnosis
Robert Kirschman is raising funding and awareness through an Ironman event after receiving a rare cancer diagnosis.
Canada
Apr 15
Calgary doctor honoured for work fighting cancer in Guatemala
A veteran Calgary doctor is getting some well-deserved international recognition.
Features
Apr 1
‘He’s already gone’: Montreal teen turns to writing after father’s death to cancer
Sixteen-year-old Tyler Szeremeta, a Grade 11 student at John Rennie High School, lost his father to cancer in December 2022.
Canada
Apr 16
Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation, in southwestern Ontario., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene
Environment
Apr 25
N.B. man calls for hyperbaric oxygen care in province as hospital in N.S. is overwhelmed
Jeff Leblanc urgently needs hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a potentially fatal side effect of radiation from his cancer treatments in 2013.
Health
Apr 22
