March 28, 2024

Helpful Ways You Can Support The Fight Against Cancer

Image source For many years, cancer has been the leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2012, there were 14.1 million cases of cancer worldwide, with 8.2 million resulting in death. You can see some of the statistics at http://cancerresearchuk.org/. It’s likely that you know someone who has been affected by cancer, and how much damage it can … [Read more...]

Expert Recommended Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

There is a growing fear that at some point you will find you have cancer. It seems likely, considering an estimated one in three are going to develop one form of cancer in their lifetime. But let’s back up for one moment because this sounds like fear mongering. Yes, it may be true that one in three people will develop cancer but not all cancers are … [Read more...]

Cancer society wants further restrictions on smoking

The BC government is being urged to support further restrictions on outdoor smoking. The request comes from the Canadian Cancer Society. The society's Kathryn Seely says BC needs to follow the lead of four other provinces and designate outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as well as beaches, parks and playgrounds smoke-free. She adds 30 BC … [Read more...]

Thousands run for cancer research

Across the country, thousands are participating in Terry Fox runs to raise money and awareness for cancer research.In Stanley Park, participant Curtis Allen says this event is as much about providing hope as raising cash. "It just lets all these people know that are ravaged by this terrible disease that they're not alone and that people are … [Read more...]

Ride to Conquer Cancer raises 11.2 million dollars

More than 3,000 cyclists are on the road this morning - marking the start of the 4th annual "Ride to Conquer Cancer."The two-day, 200-kilometre fundraiser will see participants ride from Fraser Downs in Surrey - all the way to Redmond, Washington.Doug Spencer is with the BC Cancer Foundation. "More than 3,000 riders have raised 11.2 million dollars … [Read more...]

Former city councillor and DTES activist Jim Green is battling cancer.

The family of former councillor and downtown eastside activist Jim Green is asking for privacy after Green was diagnosed with cancer.  The cancer is terminal and Green's family is devestated as they rally around the former civic politician.  The family through city hall is asking the media to respect their privacy during this very … [Read more...]

Cancer patient forced to move out of Olympic Village

A cancer patient, living in one of the social housing units at Vancouver's Olympic Village, says his doctors have ordered him to move out because the building's faulty ventilation system is making him more sick. James Cooper says he's had several bronchial and sinus infections since he moved into the village eight months ago. He … [Read more...]

09/29/2011 – Preventing Cancer by Reducing Inflammation

Preventing Cancer by Reducing Inflammation With Dr. Seema Kanwal, BSc, ND Date/Time: September 29th, 2011. 6pm - 7pm Admission: $ 10 per seat, reserve your seat today   Cancer can’t always be prevented or cured. Fortunately, there are many more answers out there today about cancer then there were 50 years ago and research is giving us more answers … [Read more...]

09/15/2011 – Obesity and Cancer: The Latest Research

Obesity and Cancer: The Latest Research With Andre Noel Potvin, MSc, CES, TFL Date/Time: September 15th, 2011. 6pm - 7pm Admission: $ 10 per seat - $ 5 two weeks in advance. Reserve your seat today!   Making poor choices when it comes to your diet, physical activity, weight management and lifestyle can expose your body to a myriad of chronic … [Read more...]

Scanning for better cancer outcomes

The B.C. Cancer Agency unveiled yesterday a new tool in the fight against cancer. The PET/CT scanner is the second at the agency and will double patient capacity, said the parliamentary secretary for seniors to the minister of health, Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid. “I’m looking forward to the new developments I know will happen in cancer imaging, as … [Read more...]