Stanley Cup champion Schwartz asks for more bone marrow donors
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
Stanley Cup champion Jaden Schwartz lost his sister to leukemia. He was in Saskatoon to sign up more bone marrow donors. Continue reading
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Successful stem cell transplant prompts Edmonton-area family to plea for more Aboriginal donors
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Drayson Morin-Rucchin, now 11, was born with a rare blood disorder called fanconi anemia, and there were worries it would eventually lead to leukemia. Continue reading
Scientists spar over cancer study in Ontario towns
The lead author of the study argues his research paper addressed the criticisms raised by a Lambton County health official along with other factors that needed further research. Continue reading
Beer Stores, union to collect empties across Ontario in fight to end blood cancer
The proceeds collected from the bottle drive will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
Florida judge orders three-year-old boy with leukemia to resume chemo against parents’ wishes
His parents, Taylor Bland-Ball and Joshua McAdams, had asked the court to allow them to forego chemotherapy in favour of alternative remedies, such as medical cannabis, vitamins and diet treatments. Continue reading
Olympian Max Parrot battles cancer, joins fight to find a cure
Parrot, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma last year, will be participating in the 15th annual Light the Night Walk put on by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
Team Canada wears orange at Rugby Sevens to support 4-year-old Abbotsford girl with leukemia
Players wore orange shirts and laces to support Paisley, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December. Continue reading
Humboldt father’s cancer diagnosis spurs Saskatoon stem cell drive
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
A stem cell swab drive at the University of Saskatchewan aims to find a donor for Jamie Ficko, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Continue reading
WWE star Roman Reigns announces his cancer is in remission
‘There is no other job like this,’ he said. ‘There’s no other fanbase like you guys.’ Continue reading
Family of Edmonton boy fighting leukemia given unexpected gift: ‘It’s a huge help for us’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Tristan Castor was diagnosed with leukemia at 11 months old; he has been in and out of hospitals ever since. Later this month, he will be going to Calgary for a bone marrow transplant. Continue reading