Rates of colon cancer have doubled among young people, and doctors still don’t know why
Experts say there are a few factors that may be contributing to the rise. Continue reading
Colorectal Cancer
Miramichi, N.B. man blogging about his fight with colorectal cancer to help others
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Dave Gillham is fighting for his life, yet unselfishly trying to spare others the same terrifying battle. Continue reading
U of S researchers design radioactive antibody which assassinates colorectal cancer cells
University of Saskatchewan researchers have created assassin antibody which cling to colorectal cancer cells and destroy them. Continue reading
Former General Electric Peterborough employee Roger Fowler finally gets compensation for cancer claim
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
After fighting for years, Roger Fowler finally has some good news. Continue reading
Lyle Stewart stepping down as Sask. agriculture minister following cancer diagnosis
Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart stepping down from cabinet following second cancer diagnosis in four years. Continue reading
American frisbee team playing with heavy hearts at Winnipeg championships
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
An American frisbee team participating in the Ultimate Frisbee World Championship this week in Winnipeg will start the tournament a man short, in memory of their teammate who passed away after a battle with cancer. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Terminally ill refugee claimant’s dream comes true after being reunited with family
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Life took an unexpected turn for a Stateless Palestinian refugee claimant from Lebanon who fled to Canada late last year, but now his dying wish came true recently when he was reunited with his family. Continue reading
Mortality rates for cancer in New Brunswick have declined: Report
The report finds prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancers were the most prevalent from 2007-2013 — with lung cancer being the leading cause of all cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Continue reading
These two cancers aren’t detected early enough, and it’s costing Canadian lives
Nearly half of colorectal cancers aren’t detected until they’ve spread, which greatly reduces the patient’s chance of survival. Lung cancer is even worse. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Terminally ill refugee claimant from Lebanon desperate to bring family to Canada
By Anne Leclair Reporter
His request was turned down once already but his lawyer and doctors are now calling on the immigration minister to make an exception out of compassion. Continue reading