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Two new cancer drugs approved for use in Sask., offering more treatment options
Two new cancer medications have been approved for use in Saskatchewan. The provincial government announced the expansion of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency's oncology drug formulary in a new release th...
Apr 06, 2025 The new drugs will be used to treat breast and prostate cancer. (Submitted)
Nurses raise funds to help cancer patients preserve fertility pre-treatment
For many young cancer patients, the devastating diagnosis not only brings fears about survival but also concerns about their future fertility. In Saskatchewan, a group of dedicated oncology nurses hav...
Mar 14, 2025 Formed in 2022, Prairie Cancer Fertility Preservation is a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients afford fertility preservation procedures, which are not covered under the province’s healthcare system. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
One in a million: Sask. mom reflects on her fight with rare cancer
WARMAN, SASK. - JJ Zimmer is like many other mothers across the province. She spends her days shuttling her two daughters between activities, juggling work as a teacher, managing household chores, and...
Feb 28, 2025 Just over two years ago, JJ Zimmer was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. This Rare Disease Day, she is sharing her story in the hope that it will inspire others, showing that survival is possible even in the face of a rare and challenging illness. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan extends out-of-province breast cancer diagnostic initiative
An initiative allowing Saskatchewan patients to receive breast cancer diagnostics at a Calgary facility has been extended until March of 2026. The temporary initiative was launched late in 2023 in ord...
Feb 10, 2025 The out-of-province initiative has been extended until March of 2026. (Submitted)
Regina woman gets Taylor Swift tickets after battle with cancer
A long and winding road led two Regina Taylor Swift fans to where they are today. After a global pandemic, a cancer diagnosis and a terrorist threat, Len Goertz and his best friend Laura have been thr...
Dec 06, 2024
Lung cancer survivors speak out about testing home for radon
Lung Saskatchewan is recommending you test and make sure your home is safe from radon. November is Radon Action Month across Canada. Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible radioactive gas that ...
Nov 06, 2024 (From left to right) Luana Hiebert, Cristine Elliott and Kerri Mossing have all been impacted by lung cancer as a result of radon and shared their stories about the dangers of it. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Breast cancer survivor shares story as C95 Radio Marathon kicks off
As C95 kicks off its 25th annual Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research, a cancer survivor is sharing her personal story. This year's C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research started at 6 a.m....
Oct 24, 2024 Rob Suski and Shauna Foster hosting the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research. (C95/ Facebook)
Million-dollar donation a big boost for breast cancer screening campaign
A $1 million donation will bring state-of-the-art mammography machines to breast cancer screening sites in Saskatoon and Regina. According to Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, the donation from PTI T...
Oct 23, 2024 “We are honoured to be in the position to donate two new state-of-the-art mammogram machines for Saskatchewan,” said George Jr Partyka, CEO of PTI Transformers. (Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
25th C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research set for Thursday
An annual fundraiser is marking a major milestone this week. The 25th annual C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research kicks off on Thursday at Lawson Heights Mall. C95 - sister station to 650 CKO...
Oct 22, 2024 Rob Suski and Shauna Foster hosting the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research. (C95/ Facebook)
'It gives me hope': Annual ovarian cancer walk to take place in Saskatoon
Sunday marks an important day for ovarian cancer survivors like Ralanda Hall, as hundreds of women will come together in the annual Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in Sas...
Sep 07, 2024 Cancer survivor Ralanda Hall says the walk for ovarian cancer in Saskatoon gives her hope. (Ralanda Hall/Submitted)
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