Melanoma

• ‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online

  While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.

  Health

  Apr 23
  
• ‘It’s huge’: Vaccine for melanoma found to reduce recurrence, death by half

  A new messenger RNA vaccine, paired with an antibody drug, has been shown to reduce the chance of recurrence or death from melanoma by half after three years.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2023
  
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• Over 300 cars displayed in Kingston to help raise money for cancer research

  Over 300 cars packed the Kingston Memorial Centre for the annual Limestone city car classic, an event that raises money for cancer research.

  Entertainment

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Spending some extra time in the sun this summer? Be mindful about melanoma

  According to the Canadian Cancer Society, roughly 9,000 people were diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and 1,200 people died from it.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2023
• Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and Penticton

  Morgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2023
• St. Thomas, Ont. family racing to get cancer treatment for 11-year-old daughter

  An 11-year-old St. Thomas, Ont., girl is fighting the clock to receive life-saving treatment for Stage 4 melanoma. Lacey Costa has had an intense battle with cancer for a year.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2022
• Patients with rare eye cancer travel cross-country for treatment: ‘This was traumatizing’

  Treatment for late-stage ocular melanoma is scarce but a new drug, being reviewed by Health Canada, has patients travelling great distances for a chance at survival. 

  Health

  Jun 14, 2022
• Okanagan man shares story during Skin Cancer Awareness Month

  "I never thought a cold sore would become cancer."

  Lifestyle

  May 2, 2022
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• London, Ont. doctor makes cancer diagnosis while administering COVID-19 vaccines

  A London man’s trip to a vaccine clinic ended being potentially life-saving when the doctor giving him his vaccine ended up diagnosing him with skin cancer.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2022
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• Off-ice save: Keen-eyed Kraken fan alerts Canucks manager to cancerous mole

  When the 32nd franchise in the NHL played their first home game in the Emerald City last fall, the best save for the Canucks may have been off the ice.

  Sports

  Jan 2, 2022