Cancer Drug
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B.C. man with terminal cancer paying out of pocket for treatment to extend his lifeRonny Borkowski has been told he has incurable leukemia, but that a drug could help him live longer. The catch? The $8,000 per month treatment isn't covered by the government.HealthJul 7, 2023
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B.C. particle accelerator scores triumph with deal to produce ‘rarest drug on earth’UBC's TRIUMF facility is gearing up to produce actinium-225, a rare radioisotope that early research shows could have a powerful effect fighting cancer.HealthDec 24, 2020
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Health Canada warns against health product over cyanide riskHealth Canada is advising anyone who bought a natural health product claiming to treat cancer called Novodalin B17 to stop taking it and contact their doctor.HealthFeb 24, 2016
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Father of cancer patient speaks out about what he calls ‘gap in system’A pricey cancer drug - considered to be some patient's last hope - has been approved by Health Canada, but those who need it aren't getting it because it's not yet funded by the provinces.HealthJan 21, 2014
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Ontario wants College of Pharmacists to inspect, license hospital pharmaciesAn expert review of the province's cancer drug supply system is to be made public today in Toronto.HealthAug 7, 2013
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