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Heidi Panych joined Global News Morning to talk about her cancer journey and how she’s joining more than 2,300 cyclists coming together to raise more than $10 million dollars for life-changing cancer research

A Castlegar man being treated for colon cancer is getting the opportunity to try a new drug that may give him a second chance. As Angela Jung reports, the pricy medication isn’t approved for his type of cancer by Health Canada, so the family was planning on fundraising until the drug company stepped in.

This weekend hundreds of cyclists will pack the Strathmore Stampede Grounds before hitting the road to raise money for cancer research. The annual Tour Alberta for Cancer fundraiser helps drive clinicl trials in our province and as Meghan Cobb reports, for some riders, this year’s event is hitting close to home.

Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed a new way to treat cancerous tumours using a patient’s own immune system. Doctors are optimistic abou the results of a clinical trial so far and say it could offer another treatment for patients no longer responding to chemotherapy. Meghan Cobb reports.

Effective this month, Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45. This mean more Ontarians will be able to be screened sooner and hopefully cancer is caught earlier. Caryn Lieberman has the story of one woman who was diagnosed at 41 and her message to others about the importance of early...

Alex Shved has stage 4 cancer and is fighting the Ontario government to get potentially lifesaving treatment called tumour-inflitrating lymphocyte therapy. It’s approved by Health Canada, but not yet available in Ontario pending a review for how provincial drug plans will fund it. Kevin Gallagher has more.

New numbers from the World Health Organization project that cancer cases could nearly double by 2050. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on how these trends could play out in Canada and what interventions are needed.

The province has unveiled its plan to improve wait times, patient outcomes and attract world-class specialists for cancer treatment in Alberta. Elissa Carpenter has those details.

An Airdrie hair salon is rallying around one of their own – a local woman diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with an expensive treatment that isn’t covered by the province. Jordan Prentice reports.

New province wide funding will invest in Cancer research hubs to support the develop of new treatments and making existing ones safer. Bella Finn reports.

Two incredible events, one powerful cause. We chat with Blended Athletics and FSTR Endurance about Last One Standing and Summer Bash Against Brain Cancer— bringing the community together to fight brain cancer and support those affected.

Cancer survivors often live with the worry of cancer returning. Researchers in Toronto are now looking at whether a blood test can detect cancer left behind after treatment is completed. Caryn Lieberman reports.

High school students in Red Deer are stepping up to support one of their own as he faces a rare cancer diagnosis. Meghan Cobb has more.

As temperatures rise and we spend more time outdoors, health experts are reminding us to protect our skin from the sun. Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer, and most cases are linked to UV exposure. Yet many Canadians still don’t use sunscreen regularly. Dr. Ivan Litvinov, dermatologist, scientist, and Associate Professor at...

Roughly two in five Canadians will develop cancer within their lifetime. The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Journey raises funds for life-saving cancer research. Cancer survivor Mark Vidic joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss his path from diagnosis, to fatherhood, to walking in the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Journey

WATCH: Audrey Wall and Gabriel Bernardes share awareness and their personal stories relating to bladder cancer. There is a Bladder Cancer Canada educational event on Tuesday, June 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Saskatoon’s Hilton Garden Inn. Meantime, Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer takes place Sept. 19 at Saskatoon Forestry Farm.

The Kids with Cancer Society is known for supporting families during active treatment and throughout their recovery, but what many people may not realize is that the organization is also right there providing support to families who’ve lost a child to cancer. Chelsea Draeger Hughes with the Kids with Cancer Society, as well as member...

In a video posted to his Instagram account Wednesday, iconic “Top Gear” and “The Grand Tour” host Jeremy Clarkson revealed that the next few episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm” on Amazon Prime Video would be “sombre” as the show dealt with his diagnosis in May of cancer.

Exercise is already known to improve overall health, but researchers at Queen’s University say new findings suggest it may also play a bigger role in cancer recovery. Jesse Reynolds explains why some experts say exercise should be treated more like a prescription than a recommendation. Jesse Reynolds has more.

An Okanagan business and its employees are rallying around one of their own after a devastating diagnosis. Cohan Sassaman reports.