Cancer Survivor

• Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050

  A 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.'

  Health

  Jul 8
  
• B.C. cancer survivor wants to inspire others to donate blood

  Alvin wants to inspire others to join the Canadian Blood Services’ 450 Challenge and help recruit 450 new blood donors across the country.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2024
  
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• Canadian Blood Services celebrates National Blood Donor Week in Kingston

  Canadian Blood Services celebrates National Blood Donor Week while highlighting cancer survivor Shae-Lynn Way's story to inspire and thank donors for lifesaving contributions.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2024
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• ‘I would have lost my leg’: Young cancer survivor highlights importance of fundraising for research

  Cassandra Harding's family has been hit hard by cancer, but that hasn't stopped her from spreading a message of hope and positivity.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2023
• Regina breast cancer survivor voices concerns over costs of having cancer

  A Regina woman is advocating for others who have cancer by bringing to light the unexpected costs of recover – costs that add up quickly and unexpectedly.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
• B.C. cancer survivor raises $14,000 for Surrey cancer centre chemotherapy suite

  Catherine Perka was just 32, newly married and excited to start a family when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2019. She hopes her story of recovery inspires others.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Local Ontario rapper who beat cancer releases first album

  A young rapper once unsure if he would live or die is turning his fight to live into the inspiration for his debut album.

  Entertainment

  Nov 28, 2022
• Montreal running legend, Eddy Nolan, takes part in 42nd Marathon of Hope

  For the 42nd year, Montrealer Eddy Nolan took part in the Marathon of Hope, in honour of Terry Fox.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2022
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• Halifax cancer survivor raises over $250K for research over nearly 2 decades

  Bernice Arsenault has walked annually in CIBC Run For The Cure since being diagnosed 20 years ago.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2021
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• ‘Fashion with Compassion’ goes virtual; highlights strength of cancer survivors

  Fashion with Compassion is reinventing itself amid the pandemic to continue to support clients battling cancer.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2020