Canada Cancer
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Cancer cases soared 79% globally among young adults over past 3 decades: studyWhile cancer tends to be more common in older people, the evidence suggests that cases among the under 50s have been rising in many parts of the world since the 1990s.HealthSep 5, 2023
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Data overhaul needed for cancer patients in Canada: advocacy groupsTwo groups are calling for better data collection, including on race, ethnicity and end-of-life care, to help improve cancer outcomes across the country.CanadaJul 18, 2023
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Cancer survival rates higher when detected at earlier stages: StatCan studyCanadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.HealthJan 18, 2023
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Lawson, Sunnybrook study aims to improve prostate cancer treatments using advanced imagingThe study will look at integrating advanced imaging in the treatment process to give doctors a clearer picture of where the cancer is located, and how much cancer there is.HealthJan 12, 2022
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Winnipeg Jets legend Hawerchuk among 1,900 Canadians to die of stomach cancer in 2020While Hawerchuk was living in Ontario, some 130 new cases are expected to be diagnosed -- and 60 deaths -- in his adopted home of Manitoba this year.HealthAug 19, 2020
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Inaugural Regina Multiple Myeloma March draws hundreds, raises thousandsAround 200 people showed up to Regina's inaugural Multiple Myeloma March Sunday morning.HealthSep 22, 2019
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Walk of Hope sheds light on those affected by ovarian cancerSurvivors and supporters laced up their shoes to raise funds and awareness for a cause dear to their hearts.HealthSep 11, 2017
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Where you live could affect your risk of skin cancer: StatsCanStatistics Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society are urging Canadians to be aware of the UV index as they head out for the long weekend.CanadaMay 17, 2017
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