‘Convinced it was a cyst’: Wife shares heartbreaking story of losing husband to breast cancer
When Tammy Porter’s husband discovered a lump on his chest, the couple didn’t worry because “cancer never crossed either of our minds.” Continue reading
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‘Let’s fight again’: Prince Albert woman faces 3rd cancer diagnosis
One Prince Albert woman continues to show resiliency in a prolonged battle with cancer. Continue reading
Halifax woman’s fight to change Canada’s assisted-dying law continues after her death
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A video was released Wednesday by Dying With Dignity Canada, as part of the charity’s national campaign to amend Canada’s assisted-dying law. Continue reading
Weekend conference for New Brunswick cancer survivors in jeopardy after grant cut
Conference organizers say they lost 85 per cent of their funding when the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation merged with the Cancer Society. Continue reading
New breast cancer screening guidelines are outdated and dangerous, experts say
More than 130 breast-cancer doctors and researchers disagree with new screening recommendations, saying the task force is basing their recommendations on outdated data. Continue reading
Montrealer says breast implants banned in Europe still being used in Canada
By Max Kalinowicz Associate Producer
Years after reconstructive surgery, one Montrealer fears her breast implants may do more harm than good. Continue reading
Carolling for a cause: Montrealers raise money for breast cancer
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Over the years, Carol for a Cure has raised around $50,000 for cancer and counting. Continue reading
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Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health experts
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
New guidelines from the Canadian task force on preventive health are empowering women to take charge of their health when it comes to breast cancer screening. Continue reading
Sask. firefighters to receive expanded cancer coverage
By David Baxter Reporter
Sask. firefighters will now be able to claim prostate, skin, breast, myeloma, cervical and ovarian cancer as occupational diseases with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board Continue reading
Alberta smartphone app helps cancer patients understand care
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The My Care Conversations app allows patients to record conversations with their care providers during clinical visits and share them with trusted friends and family. Continue reading