Breast Cancer
Friends of Calgary mom who survived cancer hoping for another miracle
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A Calgary mom survived Stage 3 breast cancer. But she barely had the chance to enjoy that moment, because she has recently been dealt another devastating blow. Continue reading
‘We can save your life’: Canadian Cancer Society launches Thingamaboob campaign
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The Canadian Cancer Society has launched a campaign designed to remind women to get checked for breast cancer before it’s too late. Continue reading
Canada facing shortage of breast cancer drug Tamoxifen
The shortage is related to issues at the manufacturing level, drug companies say. Continue reading
What it’s like living with the BRCA gene mutation: ‘It’s just so hard’
While having the BRCA gene means one has a higher risk of cancer, it also means they are forewarned about it. Continue reading
Young Saskatoon girl sells homemade cookies to fight cancer
By Mandy Vocke Reporter
A six-year-old girl sold cookies to raise money for cancer research after her Baba was diagnosed with breast cancer. Continue reading
New tool developed in London, Ont. expected to drastically reduce repeat breast cancer surgeries
The tool, a hand-held photoacoustic imaging probe, provides major improvements in breast conserving surgery. Continue reading
Nova Scotia first province to include breast density results in all mammograms
The Nova Scotia health department is encouraging any women who have had a screening done in the last two years to contact their primary health care provide and ask for their breast density information. Continue reading
Women who flashed breasts at World Series banned for topless ‘promotion’
Julia Rose and Lauren Summer have been banned indefinitely from MLB games after showing their breasts during the World Series broadcast. Continue reading
Harness the Hope marks 14 years as founder’s daughter battles breast cancer
An annual fundraising event at the Western Fair District’s raceway will have added meaning on Friday. Continue reading
Woman’s breast cancer detected by thermal camera at tourist attraction
A U.K. woman’s vacation photo in front of a thermal camera helped her realize she may have breast cancer. Continue reading