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Young cancer survivor shares journey to inspire others to seek support: ‘You’re stronger than you think’
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Young cancer survivor shares journey to inspire others to seek support: ‘You’re stronger than you think’
Description
February 25, 2026
At just 20 years old, Caitlin Orikasa’s life was derailed by a rare blood cancer diagnosis. It led to years of difficult treatments and moments of profound loneliness. She found critical emotional support through the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Helpline, a service designed to combat isolation and provide reliable, human centered guidance. Quinn Ohler has more on how the helpline is hoping to help more Canadian’s while also battling health misinformation.
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Young cancer survivor shares journey to inspire others to seek support: ‘You’re stronger than you think’02:15 | February 25, 2026 -
Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month01:49 | February 23, 2026 -
World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton01:42 | February 11, 2026 -
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation02:19 | February 4, 2026 -
Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026 -
Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026 -
Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication02:45 | January 20, 2026 -
‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists02:20 | January 19, 2026 -
Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening02:10 | January 7, 2026 -
Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support02:29 | December 9, 2025 -
Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets02:02 | December 4, 2025 -
Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital02:03 | December 3, 2025 -
Cancer survivor launches a first-of-its-kind registry in Canada01:51 | December 2, 2025 -
Edmonton firefighter goes from cancer diagnosis to calendar model02:04 | November 26, 2025 -
Determination to walk again earns Edmonton man Eric Abrahamson a Glenrose Courage Award02:32 | October 30, 2025 -
Mother-son duo share Glenrose Courage Award following traumatic brain injury02:54 | October 23, 2025 -
Blankets of Love looks for holiday season help to bring joy to mental health patients02:00 | October 22, 2025 -
Unbridled Joy: Horse rescue brings smiles to patients at Edmonton rehabilitation hospital01:55 | October 21, 2025 -
Glenrose Courage Award recipient Anna Siverns, 9, shines through years of challenges03:18 | October 16, 2025 -
Innovative NanoSALV gel helping animals heal at Edmonton zoo01:56 | October 3, 2025 -
Unique nipple tattoos help breast cancer survivors feel whole again02:28 | October 2, 2025 -
Made-in-Alberta NanoSALV wound treatment accessible to more residents02:13 | September 10, 2025 -
New Dementia Care Pathways project offers hope for Alberta families02:08 | September 9, 2025 -
Teen shares juvenile arthritis struggles to raise awareness ahead of Edmonton fundraiser01:55 | September 8, 2025 -
Former CMOH disputes Alberta’s claim COVID vaccination changes were because of ‘wastage’04:33 | September 8, 2025 -
Health minister defends Alberta’s $100 COVID-19 vaccine fee amid criticism04:56 | September 4, 2025 -
Albertans living with post-polio syndrome fear ‘horrifying’ virus could return02:30 | September 2, 2025 -
Edmonton doctors say new approach to removing dangerous blood clots is a game changer02:04 | August 13, 2025 -
Alberta sees record-breaking year for organ and tissue donors02:05 | August 5, 2025 -
Alberta baby awaits tiny heart transplant02:40 | July 31, 2025 -
Alberta hospice program offers last wishes for patients in care02:44 | July 24, 2025
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Young cancer survivor shares journey to inspire others to seek support: ‘You’re stronger than you think’02:15 | February 25, 2026
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Outdoor adventurer shares lifesaving heart valve story during heart month01:49 | February 23, 2026
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World’s Longest Hockey Game raising funds for permanent CAR T-cell therapy lab in Edmonton01:42 | February 11, 2026
-
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre becomes leader in neurological rehabilitation02:19 | February 4, 2026
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Pain management key to care at Stollery Children’s Hospital02:27 | January 30, 2026
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Edmonton Parkinson’s patients say access to care shouldn’t depend on where you live02:28 | January 26, 2026
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Alberta woman facing years-long wait for endometriosis care relies on ER visits, pain medication02:45 | January 20, 2026
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‘I’ve lost my life’: Alberta woman forced to seek endometriosis care abroad amid years-long wait lists02:20 | January 19, 2026
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Provincial funding moves Glenrose rehab pool closer to reopening02:10 | January 7, 2026
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Building birdhouses and memories: Men’s Shed fosters connection, community support02:29 | December 9, 2025
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Alberta woman prepares to welcome quadruplets02:02 | December 4, 2025
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Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital02:03 | December 3, 2025
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Cancer survivor launches a first-of-its-kind registry in Canada01:51 | December 2, 2025
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Edmonton firefighter goes from cancer diagnosis to calendar model02:04 | November 26, 2025
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Determination to walk again earns Edmonton man Eric Abrahamson a Glenrose Courage Award02:32 | October 30, 2025
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Mother-son duo share Glenrose Courage Award following traumatic brain injury02:54 | October 23, 2025
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Blankets of Love looks for holiday season help to bring joy to mental health patients02:00 | October 22, 2025
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Unbridled Joy: Horse rescue brings smiles to patients at Edmonton rehabilitation hospital01:55 | October 21, 2025
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Glenrose Courage Award recipient Anna Siverns, 9, shines through years of challenges03:18 | October 16, 2025
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Innovative NanoSALV gel helping animals heal at Edmonton zoo01:56 | October 3, 2025
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Unique nipple tattoos help breast cancer survivors feel whole again02:28 | October 2, 2025
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Made-in-Alberta NanoSALV wound treatment accessible to more residents02:13 | September 10, 2025
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New Dementia Care Pathways project offers hope for Alberta families02:08 | September 9, 2025
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Teen shares juvenile arthritis struggles to raise awareness ahead of Edmonton fundraiser01:55 | September 8, 2025
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Former CMOH disputes Alberta’s claim COVID vaccination changes were because of ‘wastage’04:33 | September 8, 2025
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Health minister defends Alberta’s $100 COVID-19 vaccine fee amid criticism04:56 | September 4, 2025
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Albertans living with post-polio syndrome fear ‘horrifying’ virus could return02:30 | September 2, 2025
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Edmonton doctors say new approach to removing dangerous blood clots is a game changer02:04 | August 13, 2025
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Alberta sees record-breaking year for organ and tissue donors02:05 | August 5, 2025
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Alberta baby awaits tiny heart transplant02:40 | July 31, 2025
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Alberta hospice program offers last wishes for patients in care02:44 | July 24, 2025
Young cancer survivor shares journey to inspire others to seek support: ‘You’re stronger than you think’
Description
February 25, 2026
At just 20 years old, Caitlin Orikasa’s life was derailed by a rare blood cancer diagnosis. It led to years of difficult treatments and moments of profound loneliness. She found critical emotional support through the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Helpline, a service designed to combat isolation and provide reliable, human centered guidance. Quinn Ohler has more on how the helpline is hoping to help more Canadian’s while also battling health misinformation.
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