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a cancer diagnosis affects more than just the body; it transforms lives. beyond the clinical definitions, this category captures the lived experiences of patients and caregivers facing the diagnosis head-on. content ranges from expert-led guidance on navigating the healthcare system to breakdowns of the latest research and canadian impact statistics.

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cancer
physician assistant works with an oncology nurse at southlake health.
how the role of physician assistant is bridging cancer care gaps
an older adult women wearing a hair scarf covering hair loss due to cancer treatment staring pensively while sitting in a hospital bed.
opinion: what the rest of canada can learn from ontario's fast drug program
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how colorectal cancer screening turned ottawa man's stomach pain into life-saving diagnosis
senior couple holding together with hands showing love and concern when wife wearing headscraf having cancer and cure with chemotherapy
opinion: the hidden emotional toll on people living with cancer and their caregivers
childhood cancer cancer let's face the unimaginable
let's face the unimaginable: campaign aims to ensure 'no childhood is lost to cancer'
dan murphy, murphy family fund for pancreatic cancer
rewriting the story of pancreatic cancer: the murphy family and precision medicine
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new pop-up clinics offer barrier-free access to cervical screening across canada
 
cancer treatment access timeline from approval
from approval to access: innovative cancer treatments continue to be just beyond reach
woman doctor discussing breast cancer with a woman patient.
opinion: more cancer screening means little without more awareness
medical technologist doing a blood draw services for patient. lab assistant with sterile rubber gloves taking blood sample from patient.
breakthrough blood test aims to redefine early detection of cancer
adult daughter hugging her older father in support. faces slightly out of focus but holding hands in focus.
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: how support and connection can fill the gaps for people in need
lung cancer wifl
living with lung cancer: a lesson in finding your purpose
pancreatic cancer statistics in canada
pancreatic cancer in canada: stats, impact and resources
multiple myeloma car-t cell therapy access
running out of time: innovative multiple myeloma treatments aren't reaching enough patients
vanengelenfamily
going back to work after cancer: how support programs can guide the way
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action plan to reduce lung cancer deaths in canada
canadian cancer society launches new plan to reduce lung cancer deaths
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how i care for breast cancer: ‘you have to take as much off their plate as you possibly can’
thinking, sad and senior woman in hospital, grief and depression with emotions. thoughts, mature person and lady in clinic, medical and results with anxiety, fear of cancer and stress with insurance
the price of slow progress: how advancements in breast cancer care continue to fall short
robyn and karen goldman breast cancer mother daughter
going through breast cancer together: a mother and daughter’s journey
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dalhousie prostate cancer program empowers men to thrive after diagnosis
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living with prostate cancer: 'i’m motivating people to work hard and not give up'
childhood cancer family photo
‘first day of stage 4’: a family’s journey through childhood cancer
 
clipboard, consulting and doctor with patient for healthcare support, elderly exam and insurance policy in hospital. listening, writing and medical professional, documents and elderly woman in advice
diagnosed with ovarian cancer: education, advocacy and finding support
liz rykert and husband - new ovarian cancer drug
ovarian cancer at a crossroads: late diagnoses, new treatments and the fight for awareness
female patient and doctor discussing test results in medical office.
new survey: canadian women over 40 missing warning signs of reproductive cancers
hospital ward: friendly female doctor talks to sick male patient resting in bed, uses tablet computer, shows and explains brain scan results. physician talks to a man recovering after surgery
diagnosed with brain cancer: how to find the right care and supports
stuart selby wifl brain cancer
living with brain cancer: 'it’s given me more compassion for people and their own experiences'
kathy barnard wifl metastatic melanoma
living with metastatic melanoma: 'it takes a village, and i was so lucky to have an incredible village'
caroline wellspring emotional scars of cancer
harnessing the power of cancer support programs to cope with the emotional scars
african american smiling woman wearing pink ribbon near her chest supporting another women, holding arms crossed in the city
breast cancer canada continues to pave the way for better screening guidelines
vanengelenfamily
going back to work after cancer: how support programs can guide the way
caroline wellspring emotional scars of cancer
harnessing the power of cancer support programs to cope with the emotional scars
conversation of older man and millennial daughter - stock photo
listening is often enough when having difficult conversations about cancer: 'people want to feel heard and validated'
rachel swiednicki and her son adler walking to school
teddy bears and team bonding: how wellspring supported rachel swiednicki and her son through cancer
jim turner. man posing for a photo sitting in a chair.
jim turner: wellspring is the reason i am still alive today
headache, burnout and young black woman in the living room of her modern apartment on weekend. stress, mental health and sick african female person with migraine for illness in lounge at home.
three simple techniques to combat cancer brain fog
franco viudez. man posing for a photo with a smile.
franco viudez: wellspring improved my mental and physical state
davidjohnston
david johnston: wellspring’s exercise program transforms prostate cancer patient’s blood results
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members of martial arts gym posing for a photo
know thy nuts: testicular cancer is '100 per cent curable' when caught early
side view portrait of young nurse comforting cancer patient receiving chemotherapy treatment in hospital
next-gen cancer research: canadian cancer society invests in the future of cancer detection and treatment
conversation of older man and millennial daughter - stock photo
listening is often enough when having difficult conversations about cancer: 'people want to feel heard and validated'
man chatting with woman while undergoing chemotherapy
car t-cell therapy is here and it's reshaping the future of precision cancer treatment
old retired asian senior couple checking and calculate financial billing together on sofa involved in financial paperwork, paying taxes online using e-banking laptop at living room home background
the cost of cancer: report reveals canadian patients spend an average of $33,000
dr. david goldberg and son on a hike. mountain in the background.
prostate cancer, punchlines and patient care: dr. goldberg’s mission to heal with humour
doctor during consultation held in his hand and shows patient laboratory tube with blood. counseling of transfusion, blood and hematologic diseases and pathology like anemias, cell cancer, hemophilia
blood cancer in canada: stats, impact and resources 
 
allen chankowsky
redefining cancer treatment: how one man strives to bring personalized care to all patients
carlos and ana parra posing for a photo, happy couple on vacation
what it feels like: soccer, strength and life after stomach cancer
infographic of comparison of existing cancer treatments vs. precision medicine cancer treatment.
opinion: precision medicine opens door to new possibilities for cancer treatment
jon montgomery in nan insnet photo shavign his moustache, overlayed on a photo of his moustage in na mould floatingn in space.
movember kicks off with olympian jon montgomery’s famous moustache in space
depressed young girl feel worry about financial problem in house. stressed desperate young woman looking frustrated to paperwork and bills think of money debt, budget loss, bankruptcy at home.
opinion: the financial stress of cancer is real, but patients don’t have to face it alone
rinat avitzur posing for a photo with her family of three daughters and husband.
what it feels like: 'i will find ways to make cancer easier for people like myself’
shot of beautiful female doctor talking while explaining medical treatment with digital tablet to patient in the consultation.
diagnosed with endometrial cancer: managing stages, treatments and resources
doctor demonstrating model of female reproductive system on pink background, closeup. gynecological care
endometrial cancer in canada: stats, impact, and resources
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