Cancer Research

• Province invests millions in funding for Kingston cancer research

  The province is pouring millions of dollars into Ontario's growing life sciences sector and mDETECT is using that support to push forward with new cancer testing technology.

  Health

  May 14
  
• Terry Fox’s iconic ‘Van of hope’ on display in Halifax Museum

  The 1980 Ford Econoline van that accompanied Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope is now on display at the Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Halifax.

  Canada

  Apr 12
  
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• University of Lethbridge research could shift how cancer is treated

  In a combined effort, researchers from the University of Lethbridge helped discover a critical function of a specific ribonucleic acid in the growth of cancer cells.

  Science

  Feb 26
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• ‘A year is a long time to wait’: Ontario speeds up cancer drug access

  Ontario has launched a new program that is fast-tracking six life-saving cancer drugs, giving patients access up to a year sooner and reducing long waits for critical treatment.

  Health

  Jan 25
• Saskatchewan scientists make breakthrough in breast cancer research

  Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have made a breakthrough in breast cancer research by focusing on the similarities between cancerous cells.

  May 26, 2025
• Hundreds of Calgarians race to support cancer research

  Three hundred Calgarians strapped on their runners to support the Alberta Cancer Foundation on Saturday, running 10km throughout Inglewood on Saturday.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2024
• World-class cancer centre finally opens in Calgary

  It has been a decade in the planning and one of the largest government infrastructure projects in Alberta history — now, the new Calgary cancer centre will finally open on Oct. 28.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2024
• B.C.’s first-of-its-kind cancer research program to be based out of Kelowna

  Ken and Gloria Sargent have donated $1.5 million towards cancer research on the surgical front.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2024
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• Queen’s University receives historic donation for cancer research

  Queen's University gets $25 million from Murray Sinclair, enhancing cancer research, facilities and training. The institute will be renamed the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2024
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• Calgary breast cancer survivors join doctors in moving effort to fight disease

  A doctor and his team at art&fact, a Calgary clinic specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, are joining their breast cancer patients for the Run for the Cure.

  Features

  Sep 29, 2023