NDP MP Paul Dewar’s dying message: ‘I have found my way to peace’
Dewar, who represented the riding of Ottawa Centre from 2006 to 2015, had grade 4 glioblastoma — the same type of cancer that killed Gord Downie. Continue reading
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Fallen Vancouver Island firefighter honoured with full line of duty service
Carla Kulczycki died of an aggressive form of brain cancer linked to her work as a firefighter. Continue reading
POW, presidential candidate, Trump critic: 9 public moments that made John McCain
“The world is a fine place and worth fighting for and I hate very much to leave it,” McCain wrote in his memoir, referencing a line from Ernest Hemingway’s book “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Continue reading
John McCain dead: Republican Senator dies aged 81 after battle with brain cancer
Arizona Sen. John McCain has died a day after his family announced that he was stopping treatment for an aggressive brain cancer. Continue reading
John McCain stops treatment for aggressive brain cancer
His daughter, Meghan McCain, thanked those who have supported her family through the treatment process. Continue reading
Former MP Paul Dewar says his brain cancer is terminal
Paul Dewar announced in February that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour but did not give details of his prognosis. Continue reading
Halifax Tragically Hip fan’s artwork raises money for cancer research, to be featured on tribute beer
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The wheels were set in motion to have the limited edition beer out this fall, before news of Downie’s passing this week. Continue reading
Gord Downie Day: Petition surfaces online to make observance official
Canadians have been mourning Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie since his death on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Glioblastoma: The brain cancer that took Gord Downie’s life
Gord Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, passed away Tuesday from glioblastoma, a cancer with one of the lowest survival rates. Continue reading
Can Zika virus kill brain cancer? New study suggests it may be a promising treatment
It’s been tied to birth defects and brain abnormalities in babies, but could the notorious Zika virus lend a hand in fighting brain cancer? Continue reading