46 h. ago Guardant Health and Bayshore HealthCare Partner to Expand Access to Advanced Precision Oncology Testing in Canada

Guardant tests for cancer screening, recurrence monitoring and treatment selection will be available to patients through Bayshore HealthCare providers PALO ALTO, Calif. — Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Bayshore HealthCare, a leading home and community healthcare service provider in Canada, to […]

Culture

3 d. ago Wednesday's letters: Popsicle ban for kids with cancer disgusting

Re. “No more Popsicles for kids with cancer under heartless new hospital policy,” Don Braid, April 1 There aren’t enough words to express my disgust of the UCP government’s recent decision to cut funding for cookies and Popsicles for children while receiving cancer treatment. I can’t imagine how someone could even suggest that policy change, […]

Society

3 d. ago Alberta Health Services reverses course, says childhood cancer patients won’t be deprived of food

Outrage from parents appears to have forced Alberta Health Services to back away from controversial changes to its food and drink policies for patients.

Science

4 d. ago Parents of Alberta kids undergoing cancer treatment told to bring their own snacks

A new AHS policy means outpatients in places like kids cancer clinics are now being told to bring their own snacks to treatment.

Society

4 d. ago Dave Coulier opens up about cancer treatment after Stage 3 diagnosis

'Full House' star David Coulier says unwavering support from his wife, Melissa Coulier, and friends such as John Stamos got him through his treatment.

Economics

4 d. ago This Quebec battleground has an incumbent fighting for his life

René Villemure will undergo surgery to remove a kidney. His recovery will take weeks, if not months

Events

4 d. ago This Quebec battleground has an incumbent fighting for his life — literally

René Villemure will undergo surgery to remove a kidney. His recovery will take weeks, if not months

Events

7 d. ago King Charles appears in public for first time after hospitalization for cancer treatment

Here's a brief rundown of what we know about the king's health

Science

7 d. ago King Charles III seen in public one day after hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects

LONDON — King Charles III smiled and waved to members of the public Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment. The king’s appointments for the day were cancelled following his “short period of observation in hospital” on Thursday, Buckingham Palace […]

Science

8 d. ago King Charles briefly hospitalized after side effects from cancer treatment

Buckingham Palace said the King's public engagements for the rest of the week were cancelled 'as a precautionary measure, acting on medical advice.'

Science

8 d. ago King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects” related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. His engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were canceled. “His majesty has now returned to Clarence House and as a precautionary measure, acting on medical […]

Science

8 d. ago 'Changed' Ottawa tennis pro Gaby Dabrowski thrives through treatment for breast cancer

You don’t have to ask Gaby Dabrowski twice about second opinions. One of them may have saved her life. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, the 32-year-old professional tennis player from Ottawa was in between multiple surgeries when she won bronze at the Paris Games last summer. Dabrowski says that when she first discovered a […]

Economics

3 w. ago Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine cops say

MANILA, Philippines — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said Thursday. […]

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3 w. ago Leaked emails show Sask. breast cancer patients can’t afford Calgary for care

Leaked Saskatchewan government emails say some breast cancer patients are choosing not to go to Calgary for treatment because they can't afford it.

Science