Colorectal 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
  
• B.C. cancer survivor raises $14,000 for Surrey cancer centre chemotherapy suite

  Catherine Perka was just 32, newly married and excited to start a family when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2019. She hopes her story of recovery inspires others.

  Canada

  Feb 3
  
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• Family, friends bike across eastern Ontario to raise money for cancer research

  "Today is Jillian’s road based on the journey she's been through. We wanted to raise money for research and patient care," said Jordane, Jillian's husband.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2020
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• Navigating a new cancer diagnosis during a pandemic: ‘Everything is upended’

  “It’s hard enough to navigate the cancer system at the best of times."

  Features

  Mar 20, 2020
• ‘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
• 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.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2019
• Miramichi, N.B. man blogging about his fight with colorectal cancer to help others

  Dave Gillham is fighting for his life, yet unselfishly trying to spare others the same terrifying battle.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2019
• 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.

  Science

  Feb 20, 2019
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• Former General Electric Peterborough employee Roger Fowler finally gets compensation for cancer claim

  After fighting for years, Roger Fowler finally has some good news.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2019
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• 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.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2018