Cancer
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Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facilityAs cancer treatments advance, the ability to create radioisotopes is being expanded to Calgary — reducing transport barriers and bringing life-saving care closer to patients.HealthAug 27
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Wrestling community comes together to support Regina coach’s cancer fightFor years, Hajar Quinn has taught athletes how to fight on the mat. Now, she's facing a fight of her own with her wrestling family in her corner.HealthAug 26
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Dolly Parton’s cause of death revealed as tributes continue to pour in'Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,' Dolly Parton's team said in a statement.EntertainmentAug 26
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B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.PoliticsAug 13
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Could a vaccine intercept brewing colon cancer? Testing underwayDr. Stacy Norton was only seven years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages.HealthAug 6
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Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnoses'I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,' the 'You're So Vain' singer said in a statement.EntertainmentJul 27
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at same timeThe duo said they are both now cancer-free after Shatner, 95, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and Melanie, 61, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.EntertainmentJul 23
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Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denialShved, 37, has tried various treatments, but the cancer is progressing and his oncologist said he would be a good candidate for tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.HealthJul 9
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Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050A new WHO report warns annual cancer cases could rise from 20 million to nearly 35 million by 2050, with experts warning Canada must prepare for a 'cancer tsunami.'HealthJul 8
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Can a blood test tell if cancer is returning? Research is underwayIf the test, also known as a liquid biopsy, is positive, those patients could get additional experimental treatments, to try to prevent the cancer coming back.HealthJul 8
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