Source: Simon Little, globalnews.ca June 27, 2020 The letters are between a soon-to-be married couple — Len and Mim — penned between 1938 and 1940. “This awful longing for you just grows and grows until things are unbearable. I can’t write anymore, dearest, my heart is too full.” While those may sound like the closing… Continue reading Vancouver Man Finds 80-Year-Old Love Letters in Wall
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A New Book Will Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon
Source: cbc.ca June 26, 2020 Terry Fox raised more than $24 million over the course of his Marathon of Hope. A new book will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Called Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters, the book will feature 40 letters by 40 prominent Canadians reflecting on Terry Fox’s… Continue reading A New Book Will Recognize 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon
Cancer survival rates in Saskatchewan trending upwards, according to report
Source: David Baxter, Global News, September 4, 2019 Based on an estimate from the Canadian Cancer Society, 5,900 people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in Saskatchewan this year. The advocacy group released their latest report on nationwide cancer statistics on Sept. 4. Overall instances of cancer are increasing, but it’s not all bad news. The report shows five-year… Continue reading Cancer survival rates in Saskatchewan trending upwards, according to report
Saskatchewan farmer at centre of class action lawsuit blaming weed killer for cancer
Source: Katelyn Wilson, Global News, May 16, 2019 A Moose Jaw, Sask., 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 and liver. According to court documents, Gadd started using Roundup… Continue reading Saskatchewan farmer at centre of class action lawsuit blaming weed killer for cancer
‘Hockey saved us’: Sask. player skates through cancer treatments for those who can’t
Source: CBC News, March 11, 2019 Roan Dahlen was diagnosed 3 years ago and has one month of treatment left When Coralee Abbott saw the gold hockey laces in the store, she impulsively grabbed them. “I was like–we need to have these,” she said. Gold is the colour for childhood cancer. Her son Roan is… Continue reading ‘Hockey saved us’: Sask. player skates through cancer treatments for those who can’t
Kindersley High School Reaches Highest Total with ‘Think Pink’ Week
Leadership Students raised a total of $10,342.00 Over the past 8 years the student leadership council at the Kindersley High School raises money for cancer research through an annual ‘Think Pink’ week. Every year the students work hard to raise money through creative campaigns, this year was the most successful year yet as a group… Continue reading Kindersley High School Reaches Highest Total with ‘Think Pink’ Week
How Good Is Green?
Source: Irene McGuinness, alive.com, April 1, 2018 One of the best cancer-preventive measures—a healthy, nutritious diet replete with super greens—also just happens to be excellent for overall health and well-being. Chances are you’ve been affected by cancer—either in your circle of friends, among your family, or even personally. It’s a frightening diagnosis and one that… Continue reading How Good Is Green?
Cutting-edge technology gives hope to Regina man fighting deadly cancer
Source: CBC News, November 28, 2017 NanoKnife treatment offered on trial basis at University of Saskatchewan A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer hit Regina’s Mobashar Ahmad hard last year. For decades, such a diagnosis has been a virtual death sentence, as three-quarters of patients diagnosed with this kind of cancer don’t survive past a year. “It was… Continue reading Cutting-edge technology gives hope to Regina man fighting deadly cancer
Study finds no firm glyphosate-cancer link
Source: Robert Arnason, The Western Producer, November 9, 2017 A long-term study of pesticide applicators in the United States has found that glyphosate exposure is not associated with cancer. The Agricultural Health Study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, looked at the cancer incidence in 54,251 farmers and ag workers in Iowa… Continue reading Study finds no firm glyphosate-cancer link
A New Study Corroborates the Dangerous Link Between Sugar & Cancer
Source: Danielle Centoni, theKitchen.com, October 17, 2017 We all know we’re not supposed to eat too much sugar. It’s bad for our teeth, say our dentist. It’s bad for our waistlines and our hearts, say our doctors. But some scientists are now saying too much sugar is also bad for us on a much more… Continue reading A New Study Corroborates the Dangerous Link Between Sugar & Cancer