‘They helped save my life’: Kingston man gives back to blood clinic
Brock Powell, 24, founded ‘Blood for Brock’ after being diagnosed with cancer and battling Von Willebrand disease since birth. Continue reading
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WCB coverage being expanded for Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters
The Saskatchewan government said the province’s 6,500 volunteer firefighters will have access to the same presumptive coverage as their professional counterparts. Continue reading
Obesity may soon overtake tobacco as the No. 1 cause of preventable cancer
Obesity is linked to at least 12 types of cancer. Continue reading
Many men ‘in the dark’ when it comes to prostate cancer: study
UBC researchers find men have lack of health literacy about prostate cancer. Continue reading
Institute unveils ‘Team Canada of cancer research’ in city where Fox began run
Under the guidance of the Terry Fox Foundation, the annual Terry Fox Run and other fundraising initiatives have raised more than $750 million for cancer research. Continue reading
Terry Fox’s brother helps keep his sibling’s dream alive in Saskatoon schools
Fred Fox is pumping up Saskatoon students for their 2019 run, while sharing how important he feels it is to keep Terry Fox’s dream alive. Continue reading
Canadian Cancer Society to open wig bank in Kingston
By Sharmeen Somani Reporter / Videographer
The Canadian Cancer Society is in the process of building a wig room that will allow women and children with cancer to pick up wigs free of cost. Continue reading
Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s surgical robot cuts down on recovery time for cancer patients
The “Da Vinci” robot has been a huge boon in cancer surgeries, said a local Kingston doctor. Continue reading
Living donor in Calgary gives co-worker extraordinary gift of life
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Two women who were only casual co-workers have forged a one-of-a-kind friendship. One will be a living donor; the other will receive a life-saving gift. Continue reading
Buzz cut bros raise $10K for cancer research in Edmonton
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
Seventeen members of the University of Alberta’s FarmHouse Fraternity took it all off — their hair that is — for a good cause on Friday. Continue reading