World Cancer Day

• Innovative technique to fight Lymphedema launched in Kelowna on World Cancer Day

  The newest medical treatment being implemented at BC Cancer in Kelowna coincides with World Cancer Day.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2025
  
• Manitoban breast cancer survivor shares importance of early detection

  Manitoban breast cancer survivor Aimee Heroux shares her story and stresses the importance of early detection on World Cancer Day.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2024
  
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• Cancer care in Manitoba improving but still more work to do: Experts

  Nearly 7,000 Manitobans are diagnosed with cancer every year and according to experts that number is expected to grow to 10,000 by 2030.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2023
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• World Cancer Day: Canadian patients still facing delays in care. What can be done?

  The Canadian Cancer Society (CSC) found that three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, access to cancer care remains inconsistent across the country.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
• Calgary father and firefighter featured in emotional Alberta Cancer Foundation campaign

  This weekend marks World Cancer Day. Feb. 4 is reserved to raise awareness and encourage prevention. A Calgary man with cancer is sharing his story to bring survivors hope.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2023
• ‘I’m a goner’: How COVID-19 compounds the challenges for Canada’s cancer patients

  On World Cancer Day, Canadian patients share their experience of battling the disease and living in fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2021
• Corus Radiothon raises nearly $175k for Children’s Hospital

  Kids who've been cared for by the Children's Hospital in London will share stories about their medical journeys at the Corus Radiothon today.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2019
• World Cancer Day: Important cancer screening tests and when you should get them

  Pap tests, mammograms, PSAs – there are handfuls of tests available to you to screen for various cancers but are you aware of when you should be taking them?

  Health

  Feb 4, 2017
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• World Cancer Day sweeps Saskatoon and the globe

  Cancer was in the spotlight Wednesday for World Cancer Day raising awareness of the deadly disease to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2015
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• MUHC survivorship program brings attention to the internal struggle of cancer survivors

  Many often forget the emotional scars cancer survivors are left with once they are in remission.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2015