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Many families describe the “Kids with Cancer Society” as a lifeline when their lives have been turned upside down. Every month we sit down with a family to talk about the comprehensive, wraparound supports provided. Chris Atkins, Hunter and Teddy joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to tell their story, along with Chelsea Draeger...

Heidi Panych joined Global News Morning to talk about her cancer journey and how she’s joining more than 2,300 cyclists coming together to raise more than $10 million dollars for life-changing cancer research

As Canadian premiers continue their summit in P.E.I., ovarian cancer patients and oncologists are sounding the alarm. They say there’s a lack of treatment options, and more could be done if provincial leaders work together. Ella MacDonald reports.

This weekend hundreds of cyclists will pack the Strathmore Stampede Grounds before hitting the road to raise money for cancer research. The annual Tour Alberta for Cancer fundraiser helps drive clinicl trials in our province and as Meghan Cobb reports, for some riders, this year’s event is hitting close to home.

A Castlegar man being treated for colon cancer is getting the opportunity to try a new drug that may give him a second chance. As Angela Jung reports, the pricy medication isn’t approved for his type of cancer by Health Canada, so the family was planning on fundraising until the drug company stepped in.

Albertans will soon be able to pay out-of-pocket for some medical tests without a doctor’s referral. Heather Yourex-West explains how it will work, what types of self-referrals are allowed, and what Alberta’s government is hoping the test program will achieve.

The more deadly types of ovarian cancer may originate in the fallopian tubes – not the ovaries, according to gynecologic oncologists. Dr. Cesar Castro joins Ella Macdonald to explain what this means for detection and surgical options.

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to settle outstanding legal claims arguing its talc products caused ovarian cancer, an accusation the company’s lawyers say “lacks scientific merit.”

Alex Shved has stage 4 cancer and is fighting the Ontario government to get potentially lifesaving treatment called tumour-inflitrating lymphocyte therapy. It’s approved by Health Canada, but not yet available in Ontario pending a review for how provincial drug plans will fund it. Kevin Gallagher has more.

William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, are both currently cancer-free after secretly battling separate forms of stage 4 cancer at the same time. The father-daughter duo publicly revealed their health crises in a July 2026 cover story with People magazine. Also: Tom Holland is already preparing for his next performance as the renowned...

Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed a new way to treat cancerous tumours using a patient’s own immune system. Doctors are optimistic abou the results of a clinical trial so far and say it could offer another treatment for patients no longer responding to chemotherapy. Meghan Cobb reports.

Effective this month, Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45. This mean more Ontarians will be able to be screened sooner and hopefully cancer is caught earlier. Caryn Lieberman has the story of one woman who was diagnosed at 41 and her message to others about the importance of early...

Dr. Yang Qu and his research team at the University of New Brunswick have discovered a new plant protein that, if streamlined, could improve efficiency in the production of a crucial chemotherapy drug. He joins Ella Macdonald to discuss.

New numbers from the World Health Organization project that cancer cases could nearly double by 2050. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on how these trends could play out in Canada and what interventions are needed.

New province wide funding will invest in Cancer research hubs to support the develop of new treatments and making existing ones safer. Bella Finn reports.

Two incredible events, one powerful cause. We chat with Blended Athletics and FSTR Endurance about Last One Standing and Summer Bash Against Brain Cancer— bringing the community together to fight brain cancer and support those affected.

Cancer survivors often live with the worry of cancer returning. Researchers in Toronto are now looking at whether a blood test can detect cancer left behind after treatment is completed. Caryn Lieberman reports.

An Airdrie hair salon is rallying around one of their own – a local woman diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with an expensive treatment that isn’t covered by the province. Jordan Prentice reports.

The province has unveiled its plan to improve wait times, patient outcomes and attract world-class specialists for cancer treatment in Alberta. Elissa Carpenter has those details.

High school students in Red Deer are stepping up to support one of their own as he faces a rare cancer diagnosis. Meghan Cobb has more.