London man set to swim 32 kilometres into Georgian Bay for cancer research
On July 27, Nichols will be swimming 32 kilometres from Honey Harbour into Georgian Bay and back to raise funds for cancer research. Continue reading
Cancer Research
Survivors, medical staff and volunteers rally for Quebec’s Ride to Conquer Cancer
The event has raised over $56 million for the Jewish General Hospital’s Segal Cancer Centre over the past decade. Continue reading
Assiniboine Park hosts annual Challenge for Life walk
Assiniboine Park hosted the annual Challenge for Life walk and fitness event on Saturday. Continue reading
Montreal students planning to run from Montreal to Vancouver to raise funds for cancer research
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The “Montreal runners” are giving themselves one month to run across Canada to raise $50,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Continue reading
Common cancer treatment works better on men than women: study
A first-line treatment for some cancers seems to have a greater effect on men than women, according to a new study, though researchers aren’t sure why. Continue reading
Oro-Medonte school raises nearly $10,000 for pancreatic cancer research
Guthrie Public School’s Bike-a-Thon event raised nearly $10,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Canada, completely smashing their original fundraising goal of $2,500. Continue reading
How fish may reduce your child’s breast cancer risk
Incorporating more seafood and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids early on in a child’s life may reduce long-term breast cancer risk. Continue reading
Pediatric cancer research gets financial boost for Montreal-based project
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Scientists say about 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer in Canada this year, and 20 per cent of them won’t survive. Continue reading
Innisfil school raises over $18,000 for young adults affected by cancer
Students, staff and parents of Lake Simcoe Public School in Innisfil shaved their heads to raise money for young adults affected by cancer Thursday morning. Continue reading
Fighting cancer, one match at a time
‘Defeat is not an option’: Angie Seth speaks to two women who are taking their fight against cancer to the boxing ring Continue reading
