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WorkSafe Saskatchewan again seeking to prevent firefighter cancer
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is looking to help firefighters better protect themselves against cancer. The organization — a partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board and the Mini...
Jan 31, 2022
C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research raises more than $300K
The C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research raised $340,432 Thursday, pushing the total raised by the marathon since 2000 to more than $5.3 million. This year's total included $330 from nine-yea...
Oct 22, 2021
Sask. Cancer Agency first in Canada to implement new brain tumour treatment
A new tool to treat metastatic brain cancer is being implemented by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) - its first use in Canada. This month, the first Canadian cancer patient was treated with the H...
Aug 26, 2021 The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency team involved with stereotactic radiosurgery. (Supplied)
Saskatoon Blades rallying behind Bobby Kirkness’ battle with cancer
The Saskatoon Blades are in Regina preparing for the Western Hockey League season without one of the most dependable members of the team. Described as the backbone of the organization, longtime dressi...
Mar 08, 2021 Saskatoon Blades forward Colton Dach (left) talks with Blades dressing room attendant Bobby Kirkness ahead of a game at SaskTel Centre. (File photo by Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Well-known advocate, volunteer Dionne Warner dies
A Regina woman who inspired many with the story of her eight winning bouts with cancer has passed away. Dionne Warner was 55 years old and dealing with a ninth cancer diagnosis when she died Monday. H...
Feb 02, 2021
New drugs under development at U of S that target aggressive breast cancers
Two University of Saskatchewan doctors hope two new breast cancer treatments they're developing will drastically decrease the number of deaths from the disease. Radiopharmacist Dr. Humphrey Fonge and ...
Oct 11, 2020
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
NEW YORK - Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock's biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in ...
Oct 06, 2020
Martensville man raises awareness for rare form of cancer
Myeloma Canada's 3rd annual Saskatoon Multiple Myeloma March took place on Sunday. Former volunteer firefighter Ray Wilgenbusch has been battling the rare form of cancer called multiple myeloma since ...
Sep 27, 2020 Ray Wilgenbusch (second from the right) and his family. (submitted/Francine Ducas)
40th anniversary of Terry Fox Run marked Sunday
Sunday marks 40 years since Terry Fox started his iconic Marathon of Hope. He set out to raise money to beat cancer. Since then, over 800 million dollars have been raised in his name. Fox has gained t...
Sep 20, 2020
'I went to everything alone:' Do More Ag director opens up about battle with cancer during COVID-19
Adelle Stewart is used to helping others with their struggles with mental health as the executive director of the Do More Ag Foundation. But, in mid-April, her focus changed from others to her own sil...
Sep 11, 2020 Adelle Stewart rings the end of treatment bell at Saskatoon's cancer centre on July 10, 2020. (DoMoreAg)
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