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A new national survey by Breast Cancer Canada is highlighting gaps in breast cancer care, from screening and treatment to care after treatment. Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, joins Global News Morning to discuss where patients are falling through the cracks, and what needs to change.

At 17, Cape Breton volleyball player Leah Burns took a dive during a game that she thought had resulted in a sports injury. Instead, the incident led doctors to discover a rare pancreatic cancer. Eight years later, Leah is sharing her story ahead of Halifax’s Kicking PancreAS™ 5K on September 26, participating in the event...

Dr. Rebecca Deyell, a pediatric oncologist and researcher, explains how BC Children’s Hospital is using the genetic makeup of tumours to help identify targeted treatment options for children with cancer.

Parents of children diagnosed with cancer are rolling up their sleeves and are asking others to do the same. More than 25 Calgary area parents came together to donate blood Wednesday, saying having a reliable inventory plays a crucial role in their children’s treatment. Meghan Cobb reports.

Vancouver Rise take on Halifax Tides at Swangard Stadium this afternoon. Today’s match is also the first official ‘Soccer For Cancer’ match in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Tides goalkeeper Kirstin Tynan, on loan from Vancouver, is a big supporter of this initiative and she joins Jay Janower on Global News Morning Weekend.

The 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast continues it’s 800 km trek to raise money for childhood cancer research. The riders made a pitstop on Global News Morning to talk about their important cause.

As kids head back to school for another year, that return to the classroom can bring different challenges for children fighting cancer. Global’s Megan King spoke with one Hamilton mother who opened up about the mental, emotional and financial tolls that childhood cancer takes on families.

The family of a patient with lung cancer at the WestView hospital in Stony Plain is saying she was given the wrong medicine for hours, creating concerns over burnout with hospital staff. Katherine Ludwig reports. 

It’s an annual tradition at Global Edmonton. A group of four — Geno, Hayleigh, Suhird, and Brenna — from the Kids with Cancer Society got a behind the scenes look at the station and the chance to be a reporter for a day. Jasmine King helped teach them the tricks of the trade.

A genetic testing program pioneered in the Maritimes is helping to improve cancer care in Canada. A patient who has received treatment for blood cancer credits the work with saving his life. The testing helped rule out a stem-cell donor due to a genetic risk for developing leukemia. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

A Canadian cancer charity is calling on the federal government to provide funding for families with children going through treatment, saying more support is needed for caregivers. Meghan Cobb has more.

This week marks Canada’s first Endometrial Cancer Awareness Week. It’s a time to educate the public on the fourth most prevalent cancer among North American women. While common, doctors say symptoms are often dismissed as other issues. But as Ella MacDonald reports, one former patient says early detection can be life saving.

A Montreal family is turning a deeply personal and painful experience into a push for greater awareness about pancreatic cancer. They’re helping lead an upcoming fundraiser and run in Montreal, hoping their story will inspire others to help fight one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Felicia Parrillo explains.

A small stitch made a difference for one grade 12 student by sparking a global creative fundraiser. Lilian Shen, grade 12 student and founder of Stitch-In-Hope, joins Liem Vu on what inspired her to create the youth-funded initiative.

At a press conference on Thursday, Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced $80 million over four years for the Terry Fox Research Institute at the Ottawa Hospital. The funding will support the next phase of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, advancing precision oncology research and more personalized cancer treatments. Researchers and patients highlighted...

Thousands across Canada took part in the 46th annual Terry Fox Run, including in Toronto where participants ran and walked to raise money for cancer research. It was more than four decades ago when Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where the 21-year-old aimed to run across Canada. Fox...

Doctors in Toronto want more people to know about a surgery that can drastically reduce a person’s risk for ovarian cancer. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains how the procedure works, and why surgeon’s are pushing for more awareness.

Research shows there is an awareness gap in understanding the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancers… and that includes endometrial cancer. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more about a new campaign to raise awareness about the condition and why doctors say the push is critical.

Edmonton’s Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club hosted a special event this past weekend: A bowl emblazoned with the pink breast cancer ribbon that’s been making its way across Canada, with money raised at each stop raising funds for local breast cancer research charities.

Members of the Breast Friends Dragon Boat team just returned from the French Alps, representing Canada at a major international event. As Nicole Stillger explains, they joined thousands of breast cancer survivors from around the world for a week of connection and celebration.