Cancer
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Manitoba professor makes ‘amazing’ cancer research breakthroughA Manitoba professor has made leaps and bounds in cancer research, developing a tool that could add years onto multiple myeloma patients' lives.HealthDec 10
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‘It’s the sacrifices’: Manitoba woman recounts financial challenges of cancer careThe report found the societal cost of cancer to be $37.7 billion in 2024, with patients and caregivers paying about 20 per cent, or roughly $7.5 billion.HealthDec 9
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Cancer patients shouldering an average of $33K in costs in Canada: reportThe report estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.CanadaDec 9
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John Horgan: Plans set for provincial state memorial service for former premierA provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan, who died of cancer last month, on Dec. 15 in Colwood.PoliticsDec 3
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Ronald McDonald House Charities seeks more space for families across CanadaThree-year-old Wade Butter’s cancer diagnosis brought his family to Ronald McDonald House, a lifeline during countless hospital visits and long, challenging days.HealthDec 2
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Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefightersFirefighters in Ontario are set to get easier access to specific coverages for certain cancers as concerns for injury and disease are more likely on the job.CanadaNov 22
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Okanagan girl’s passing highlights need to donate to B.C. Children’s HospitalB.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation is again hosting its long-running ‘Festival of Trees’ campaign to raise money for the province’s only pediatric hospital.HealthNov 21
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Dave Coulier defends John Stamos bald cap after fans call it ‘shallow’ gestureJohn Stamos showed up in a bald cap to help shave his 'Full House' co-star's head, but the show of solidarity didn't sit right with many.EntertainmentNov 19
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Public invited to sign book of condolences for former B.C. premier John HorganHorgan died at age 65 on Tuesday, following a thyroid cancer diagnosis in June. It was his third bout with cancer.PoliticsNov 14
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‘We’ll continue to ride for him’: Calgary motorcycle community pays tribute to fallen memberA line of motorcycles drove through southwest Calgary Monday morning, honouring a bike group member who died of cancer earlier this month.CanadaNov 11
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