Melanoma
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With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma riskWith summer soon to be in full swing and many hot and sunny days expected, experts are emphasizing the need to protect yourself from the rays, which could lead to melanoma.HealthJun 15, 2024
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‘Mole mobile’ to travel across Quebec to raise awareness about skin cancerAccording to Falyn Katz, CEO of Melanoma Canada, "one in three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. It's actually more common than breast, prostate, lung and colon combined."HealthMay 9, 2024
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‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating onlineWhile 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.HealthApr 23, 2024
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‘It’s huge’: Vaccine for melanoma found to reduce recurrence, death by halfA 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.HealthDec 14, 2023
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Over 300 cars displayed in Kingston to help raise money for cancer researchOver 300 cars packed the Kingston Memorial Centre for the annual Limestone city car classic, an event that raises money for cancer research.EntertainmentSep 4, 2023
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Spending some extra time in the sun this summer? Be mindful about melanomaAccording to the Canadian Cancer Society, roughly 9,000 people were diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and 1,200 people died from it.HealthJun 27, 2023
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Free sunscreen dispensers installed in Kelowna and PentictonMorgan’s Mole Patrol Foundation has installed dispensers offering free sunscreen in Kelowna, while Save Your Skin Foundation has installed dispensers in Penticton.HealthJun 7, 2023
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St. Thomas, Ont. family racing to get cancer treatment for 11-year-old daughterAn 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.HealthOct 2, 2022
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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.HealthJun 14, 2022
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Okanagan man shares story during Skin Cancer Awareness Month"I never thought a cold sore would become cancer."LifestyleMay 2, 2022
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