Cancer Research

• Some older breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery, McMaster study suggests

  The research is an initiative to determine whether some cancer patients can safely skip post surgery radiation or chemotherapy and avoid side-effects.

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  Jun 8
  
• Kingston’s Ride for Dad raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer

  Saturday, many took part in Ride for Dad, an event aimed to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer.

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  May 30
  
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• Montreal teen shares cancer journey to raise awareness, funding for research

  The videos are also meant to raise awareness about testicular cancer, which, according to Ross' doctor, oncologist Raghu Rajan, is the most common cancer in young men.

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  Apr 8
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• Province says Calgary Cancer Centre on track for opening in late 2023

  The province said Friday the cancer centre is on track to open in late 2023.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2021
• 41st annual Terry Fox Run held virtually in London, Ont. Sunday

  London's Terry Fox Run returned for its 41st year on Sunday, in virtual form. Due to COVID-19, the run will not be taking place in-person at Springbank Gardens.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2021
• Quebec friends walk together for a common cause

  According to the Quebec Cancer Foundation, just under 57,000 people were diagnosed in the province in 2020.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2021
• Halifax cancer researcher studies effects of radon gas and arsenic exposure

  A professor in Dalhousie University is leading a team of experts from across the country in examining the two primary environmental exposure carcinogens.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2021
• Montreal elementary school students strive to ‘be like Terry’ on Marathon of Hope anniversary

  Students, teachers, even family members at a Pierrefonds school are trying to raise money for cancer research by running a different kind of Terry Fox campaign.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2021
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• Halifax researchers exploring less invasive test for HPV and cervical cancer

  'We're always looking for what's going to radically improve our ability to tackle cancer,' said the Canadian Cancer Society. 'That's what these grants are all about.'

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  Apr 2, 2021
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• Montreal doctor recognized among Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence for cancer research

  Montreal's Dr. Lucy Gilbert is being recognized for her groundbreaking work in the early detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021