Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

• Saskatchewan to enhance cancer treatment safety through genotyping

  The Sask. government, SHA, and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency are launching a genome testing program to improve the safety of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2024
  
• ‘Miracles do happen’: Blood cancer treatment comes to Saskatchewan

  Gary Carriere, who lives in Cumberland House, had to travel to Montreal for his CAR T treatment for blood cancer. But now the therapy is available in Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Feb 21, 2023
  
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• Cancer foundations in Saskatchewan launch fundraiser to save the ‘Breast Screening Bus’

  Since 2002, the Breast Screening Bus provided mammograms for residents in rural and remote communities of Saskatchewan, but funding is now needed for a new bus.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2022
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• Saskatchewan government spends big on health care in Budget 2022

  With an increase of $277.1 million, or seven per cent, to $4.242 billion, the 2022-23 budget is the largest in history for the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

  Health

  Mar 23, 2022
• Saskatchewan Cancer Agency using new treatment for brain tumours

  The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency said the new tool for treating metastatic brain cancer — the HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery system — is an important milestone in cancer care.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2021
• Saskatchewan Cancer Agency upgrades cervical cancer screening

  People in Saskatchewan will have the ability to receive more accurate results from cervical cancer screenings with liquid-based cytology being switched out for the usual pap smear.

  Health

  Aug 16, 2021
• Young Saskatoon girl sells homemade cookies to fight cancer

  A six-year-old girl sold cookies to raise money for cancer research after her Baba was diagnosed with breast cancer.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2019
• Cancer Foundation of Sask. reaches one-third goal in CT simulator campaign

  Conexus Credit Union made a $500,000 contribution to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s CT campaign on Friday.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2019
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• Inaugural Regina Multiple Myeloma March draws hundreds, raises thousands

  Around 200 people showed up to Regina's inaugural Multiple Myeloma March Sunday morning.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2019
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• Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan launches campaign to replace CT simulators

  The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s only two CT simulators are at the end of their life cycle and need to be replaced.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2019