Twelve-year-old Nathan Smythe did something bold earlier in May by colouring his hair and fundraising to help his mom conquer cancer. “My mom was diagnosed with leukemia when I was just a few days old,” said Smythe. “Right now, she…
Tag: Cancer
Community supports Airdrie woman facing terminal cancer diagnosis
An Airdrie family is expressing gratitude after receiving support from friends and strangers. Fifty-six-year-old Heike Heisterkamp has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and the community is rallying to help her in her final days. “It sounds so ridiculous but it’s…
Saskatchewan farmer at centre of class action lawsuit blaming weedkiller for cancer
A Moose Jaw farmer who was diagnosed with cancer is at the centre of a class action lawsuit, alleging weedkiller Roundup is to blame. In 2014, Gary Gadd was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, when doctors discovered tumours on his throat…
New cancer support centre in Calgary soon to be opened in the southeast
May 15 2019 8:07pm An innovative cancer support centre in Calgary is nearly halfway through construction. Wellspring is set to unveil its second facility later this summer. Jill Croteau reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
New cancer support centre soon to be opened in southeast Calgary
It’s been years in the making: the southeast Calgary community of Seton will soon be home to an incredibly needed cancer support centre. Wellspring is set to unveil its second facility to the public. It is halfway through construction. The…
Ask the Doctor: Protecting your skin from UK rays + melanoma cancer
May 15 2019 9:47am In this Ask the Doctor segment, Dr. Sarah Burton-Macleod explains what melanoma cancer is and how important protecting your skin from UV rays is. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…
The Queen of Fibre’s mission for healthy living
May 13 2019 10:50am Mairlyn Smith on the importance of fibre in your diet ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({ url: “/gnca-ajax/videoshare-links/{\”id\”:\”” + svp.releaseInfo.contentId +…
Winnipeg ice cream shop dishing up support for young cancer patient
A young Manitoba cancer patient is hoping enough people will buy a special ice cream cone this summer so she can go on her dream trip. A portion of every “Cloud Nine” cone sold at the Bridge Drive In (BDI)…
Olympian Max Parrot battles cancer, joins fight to find a cure
After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2018, Olympic silver medallist Max Parrot says he is on the mend. The professional snowboarder gave a positive update on his health at the Light the Night Walk announcement. Parrot will be participating…
Olympic silver medalist winning fight with cancer
May 9 2019 3:23pm After being diagnosed with Hodgkins in lymphoma in 2018, silver Olympic medalist Max Parrot says he is on the mend.The professional snowboarder gave a positive update on his health at the Light the Night Walk announcement…