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Biking across Canada for cancerA West Island resident is about to embark on a courageous journey to raise funds for the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre. Cyclist Pasquale Petrella joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the inspiration for his trek across the country.Global News Morning MontrealMay 13
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HPV vaccine prevents cancer in men tooA new study finds the HPV vaccine offers some cancer prevention benefits for men too. Dr. Brian Conway from the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre discusses some of the findings.Global News Morning BCMay 27
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Okanagan cancer survivors make generous donationThe Okanagan is set to provide world-class cancer treatment thanks to help from an Okanagan couple’s generous donation. Sydney Morton sat down with the Fitzpatricks to discuss what motivated them to make the monumental donation.LifestyleMay 22
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Calls increase for updated cancer screening guidelinesMedical professionals from across Canada are calling out delays in updating national cancer screening guidelines. As Megan King reports, the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care is being asked to revisit its recommendations – as medical technologies continue to quickly change.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 23
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Montreal firefighters band together for colleague with rare cancerA Montreal firefighter is battling for his life after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Now his colleagues are rallying to support him and anyone else afflicted by the illness. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.May 21
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Prostate cancer cases expected to increase in MaritimesA Nova Scotia man is calling attention not the importance of prostate cancer screening, after receiving a diagnosis of the disease at an advanced stage. As Megan King reports, doctors are warning of the need to prepare for an increase in prostate cancer cases as the Maritimes faces a aging population.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 14
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Lung cancer in non-smokers on the riseIt’s estimated that 31,000 Canadians are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, with 28 per cent of those cases not related to smoking. Tim Monds, founder of Give a Breath, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the numbers and what’s being done to change them.HealthMay 9
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Coaldale woman takes her fight with cancer across the borderA woman in southern Alberta is in a fight for her life as she battels with a rare Stage 4 cancer. While there’s not much she can do here in Canada, she’s on her way to Arizona to seek out other options. As Sarah Jones reports, she refuses to give up hope.HealthMay 23
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Advocates urge sun safetyWarm, sunny days on the way and it is a reason for many people to head outside and enjoy it. But during skin cancer awareness month, advocates are urging you to enjoy the sun safely. Morgan Black has more.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 22
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Support Kids with Cancer this summer with week-long ‘Tour of Hope’In the face of adversity, kids battling cancer show remarkable strength and courage, but it’s also important they know they’re not alone in the fight. Carl Oleniyk and Chelsea Draeger Hughes joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about how you can help support The Kids With Cancer Society.Global News Morning EdmontonMay 21
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Local man grateful for new prostate cancer assessment scanning at QEIIWe speak local prostate cancer patient Wayne Hatcher, one of the earliest cohort of patients in Atlantic Canada to benefit from the new Gallium-68-PSMA scan at the QEII. We also talk to Dr. David Barnes, QEII nuclear medicine physician, to talk about how the PSMA can detect the recurrence and spread of prostate cancer following...Global News Morning HalifaxMay 24
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Calgary car collectors hold toy drive for young cancer patientsCalgarians with some “pretty cool” cars are revving up for something special this weekend. As Gil Tucker shows us, they’re getting in gear to support kids fighting cancer.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 23
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Jeep drivers raising money for B.C. cancer researchIt is the 10th anniversary of Jeepapalooza on Vancouver Island. It’s an annual Jeep rally to raise money for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. As Kylie Stanton reports, Jeep enthusiasts come from all over to take part in the fun and four-by-fouring.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 17
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New BC Cancer care pavilion supporting patient mental health in VictoriaA new BC Cancer care and research pavilion is opening in Victoria. The facility will focus on the mental health of patients, and it’s meant to take some of the load off the existing cancer centre in the city. But as Kylie Stanton reports, some say more needs to be done to address the treatment...Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 24
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Cancer care in Alberta is strained, leading to worse patient outcomes: oncologistAlbertans diagnosed with cancer are waiting three to four times longer than recommended standards for cancer specialists, and an emergency room doctor says more patients are finding out they have cancer than ever before. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, the president of the Alberta Medical Association says the Alberta government must improve recruitment of...HealthMay 18
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Calgary golfer battling cancer, given exemption to play at Rogers Charity ClassicHe’s competed on some of the PGA’s toughest courses, but Calgary golfer Steve Blake is facing a much bigger challenge. Moses Woldu has the story of his life-altering diagnosis and his will to fight on.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 27
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Community Event: Strikeout Cancer’s Rouge RodeoRouge Rodeo @ Rouge Bar | Friday May 10 | eventbrite.caApr 23
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Health Matters: 247K Canadians expected to get cancer in 2024Nearly 250 thousand Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and 88 thousand will die. The Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada worked together on the annual report, which shows cancer remains the leading cause of death in this country. Katherine Ward has this story and...Health MattersMay 13
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New award in memory of Montreal scientist and cancer patientA young scientist named Sooran Noroozi battled an aggressive cancer as his pregnant wife looked on — so he could live to see their baby daughter take her first breaths. It was an unprecedented case at the MUHC. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, now a new award has been launched in his honour.CanadaMay 6
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Cyclists in Peterborough kick off ‘7 Days’ ride in support of pancreatic cancer researchSeven days, dozens of communities, and more than 1,000 kilometers on the pavement. Cyclists will be pushing their limits to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research over the next week.. The 13th annual “7 Days” ride set off early Monday from Peterborough. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthMay 27