Colon Cancer

• B.C. colon cancer survivor speaks out about life-altering diagnosis

  A B.C. woman is sharing her story of survival with colorectal cancer in the hopes of raising awareness and helping others spot the signs early.

  Health

  Mar 22
  
• Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S.

  An increasing number of younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Canada and the United States – even though overall cases and deaths have fallen.

  Health

  Mar 3
  
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• Cancer survival rates higher when detected at earlier stages: StatCan study

  Canadians diagnosed with most common cancers are more likely to survive the disease if they detect it at an earlier stage, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.

  Health

  Jan 18
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• WorkSafe advocates for firefighters with work-related cancer

  January is Firefighters Cancer Awareness Month with the goal of bringing attention to cancer within the firefighting community.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2022
• 1 in 5 patients with colon cancer now between 20 and 50 years old, doctors say

  March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Doctors say people often don’t want to talk about this disease, because the symptoms can be embarrassing.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
• HHS worries some cancers are going undiagnosed due to cancelled or missed appointments

  'Cancer screening is very important and is essential for your health.' said Dr. Barry Lumb, physician-in-chief at HHS.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2021
• ‘Screening tests can save your life’: Canadian Cancer Society

  The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is encouraging Quebecers aged 50 to 74 to take steps to find out about the often silent killer that is colorectal cancer.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2020
• Former Jet Eddie Olczyk back in Winnipeg for book signing

  Former Jet Eddie Olczyk, now a well-known hockey broadcaster in the U.S., will be back in Winnipeg this weekend to sign copies of his new memoir.

  Sports

  Feb 7, 2020
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• Race car driver John Andretti dead at 56

  Andretti died after a three-year battle with colon cancer.

  Sports

  Jan 30, 2020
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• ‘One last beer with his sons’: Man’s touching deathbed photo goes viral

  Norbert Schemm spent his last night doing exactly what he loved: having a beer with his boys.

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  Nov 26, 2019