‘Kids should not be facing this monster’: Saskatoon family fighting childhood cancer
In March 2016, Roan Dahlen was diagnosed with leukemia. His family is now selling T-shirts to raise money for childhood cancer research. Continue reading
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Stories of support and survival highlight 39th Terry Fox Run in Regina
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
Hundreds gathered in Regina for the annual Terry Fox Run 39 years after the Marathon of Hope, sharing personal stories of survival and support. Continue reading
Jonas Brothers surprise teen battling cancer with hospital visit before concert
After an “SOS” from a teenage girl battling cancer, the Jonas Brothers paid her a surprise visit at her hospital room where she was receiving chemotherapy. Continue reading
‘Dad, we did it’: Oshawa Generals prospect finishes chemotherapy — and is ready for the next step
After six months of chemotherapy at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Owen Brady has wrapped up his treatment two weeks ahead of schedule. Continue reading
Southern Alberta mom uses art to help her cope with breast cancer
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
A southern Alberta woman turned to woodworking as a coping mechanism, while battling a disease which kills thousands of Canadians each year. Continue reading
Radiation therapy for throat cancer sees better quality of life outcome over robotic surgery, study suggests
The clinical trial, named ORATOR, began in 2012, and was the first in the world to compare the two treatments for the cancer. Continue reading
‘Damn it was good’: N.S. woman, 35, pens her own, upbeat obituary
Only two years after receiving a diagnosis for incurable cancer, a 35-year-old Nova Scotia woman died last week – but not before writing her own, remarkably upbeat obituary. Continue reading
Canadian Cancer Society to open wig bank in Kingston
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
London family files human rights claim alleging discrimination against children in cancer research funding
Kim Vander Schelde says only 5 per cent of Canadian government funds for cancer research goes to childhood cancer. Continue reading
‘Let’s fight again’: Prince Albert woman faces 3rd cancer diagnosis
One Prince Albert woman continues to show resiliency in a prolonged battle with cancer. Continue reading