Cancer Treatment

• University of Calgary developing new immunotherapy cancer treatment

  The immunotherapy offers an alternative treatment when chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are no longer effective. The next phase of the trial is recruiting patients.

  Health

  Jul 2
  
• Woman leaves Manitoba to receive more timely cancer care

  A Manitoba woman is advocating for changes to the health care system after she was left waiting for care following a cancer diagnosis, that eventually resulted in an amputation.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2025
  
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• Innovative technique to fight Lymphedema launched in Kelowna on World Cancer Day

  The newest medical treatment being implemented at BC Cancer in Kelowna coincides with World Cancer Day.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2025
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• Financial burden adds to cancer fight for working Canadians

  The survey found that 28 per cent of working Canadians fear job loss after a cancer diagnosis, while 42 per cent are worried about being demoted or missing out on advancement.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2025
• Vernon woman to receive cutting-edge therapy to fight aggressive cancer

  Called CAR-T cell therapy, the treatment involves taking the patient's immune cells or T-cells and genetically altering them in a lab.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2024
• Toronto firefighter back on the job after new drug slows ‘incurable brain cancer’

  Canadians with some brain tumours that are difficult to treat now have a new treatment option, as Health Canada has approved a new drug.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2024
• Calgary doctor honoured for work fighting cancer in Guatemala

  A veteran Calgary doctor is getting some well-deserved international recognition.

  Features

  Apr 1, 2024
• Ben Stelter Foundation helps bring high-tech cancer treatment to Alberta

  Proton therapy is the most advanced form of radiation therapy available to target specific types of cancers. The Ben Stelter Foundation hopes to make it available in Canada.

  Features

  Mar 14, 2024
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• For 80% of childhood cancer survivors, serious health risks follow: study

  By the age of 45, more than 80 per cent of childhood cancer survivors will grapple with serious or life-threatening effects stemming from their treatments.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2024
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• B.C. expanding specialized cancer care, treatment in Vancouver

  Starting this month, leukemia and lymphoma patients will be able to access chimeric antigen receptor therapy, also known as CAR T therapy, at Vancouver General Hospital. 

  Health

  Mar 10, 2024