Cancer
Banjo-playing performer strikes a chord with Calgary audiences
Keith Alessi made a lot of money in the business world but the former CEO says playing the banjo has made him richer in ways no job has ever done. Continue reading
Manitoba man with melanoma to run across Lake Winnipeg for cancer fundraiser
Chris Isfeld has endured a rough road, including partial paralysis of his legs, to get to where he is today – preparing to run 30 kilometres across Canada’s sixth-largest lake. Continue reading
Lethbridge community comes together to help 6-year-old with cancer and her family
Connecting Our Community Lethbridge and LCO International came together to help the Ortega family by organizing a food drive on Saturday. Continue reading
Saskatoon SAID recipient questions December cheque delay
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
A cancer patient says she had to make difficult financial decisions after Christmas because she hadn’t received her provincial disability assistance cheque in the mail. Continue reading
Couple wins $2.6M lottery, son declared cancer-free all in 3-day span
John and Allison McDonald’s son had been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the whole year. Continue reading
Diane Ford, mother to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has died
She had been ill for the past few months, battling cancer. Continue reading
Halifax business offering free microblading treatment for cancer survivors
At Lash Perfect, microblading — a procedure valued at around $500 — is completely covered for those who have suffered hair loss due to chemotherapy or alopecia. Continue reading
Robotics being used to surgical precision at QEII
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
More than 100 surgeries have been performed at Halifax’s QEII through the use of a state-of-the-art robotics program. Continue reading
London, Ont. study aims to find better way of detecting breast cancer through 3D imaging
Researchers at Lawson Research Institute want to learn whether 3D imaging is better at finding abnormalities than the conventional 2D mammogram. Continue reading
‘I feel like I have a purpose’: Stouffville clothing designer raising cancer awareness
By Brittany Rosen Videographer
Morana says ‘good vibes’ are an important part of his journey. ‘Cancer is not a death sentence. If you stay mentally positive, you’ll get through it.’ Continue reading