Chemo
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Grieving Calgary family urges cancer patients to ask questions on timing of COVID-19 vaccineA Calgary family is hoping others learn from their loss. They feel they lost time with their mom. She was living with incurable cancer but COVID-19 complicated her final days.HealthMay 17, 2021
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Cancer research project led by Queen’s University receives more than $5M in fundingCancer research project led by Queen's University receives over five million in funding. The group says the money will go towards cell therapy development.HealthMar 3, 2021
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Father and daughter fight cancer diagnoses together during coronavirus pandemicAmanda Niebergall is documenting her second battle with cervical cancer, which includes helping her 65-year-old father, on Instagram.CanadaMay 12, 2020
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When people lose their hair to cancer, they lose their ‘security blanket’Vinesha Ramasamy was 15 when she started losing her hair — and it had a lasting impact.LifestyleNov 16, 2019
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Calgary cancer patient cycles during chemo treatments in hopes of inspiring othersA Calgary man is sharing his cancer journey in hopes of inspiring others. The father of two is an elite athlete but his message isn't about fitness — it's about being who you are before, during and after the diagnosis.HealthOct 16, 2019
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Canadian Cancer Society to open wig bank in KingstonThe 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.CanadaApr 10, 2019
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‘Let’s fight again’: Prince Albert woman faces 3rd cancer diagnosisOne Prince Albert woman continues to show resiliency in a prolonged battle with cancer.HealthMar 1, 2019
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Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta studyDr. Kerry Courneya at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Kinesiology says exercise, not rest, may be the best option to cope with cancer treatments.HealthSep 23, 2018
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Hundreds of Ontario patients didn’t receive full doses of chemo: Cancer Care OntarioCancer Care Ontario says that out of the nearly 1,000 people affected, less than ten needed to receive additional treatment as a result.HealthAug 17, 2018
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Cancer patients at Peterborough Regional Health Centre did not receive full chemo dosagesIssues arose over tubings used to administer three types of drugs.HealthAug 14, 2018
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