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Staff shortages blamed for extended mammogram wait times in Atlantic Canada
Staff shortages blamed for extended mammogram wait times in Atlantic Canada
Staffing shortages are being blamed for extended mammogram wait times in Atlantic Canada.
Cancer society explains N.S. mammogram wait times
Cancer society explains N.S. mammogram wait times
Heather Mulligan, senior manager of advocacy for Atlantic Canada, explains why wait times in Nova Scotia are almost three times longer than in other places in Canada and what should be done to address staff shortages.
Canadians should be screened for colorectal cancer earlier, says society
Canadians should be screened for colorectal cancer earlier, says society
The Canadian Cancer Society says colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger people, and that earlier detection could save lives. They’d like provinces and territories to lower the screening age from 50 to 45. CBC’s Connor Lamont has more.
‘Doing it for my mom’: Patients, advocates push to lower colorectal cancer screening age
‘Doing it for my mom’: Patients, advocates push to lower colorectal cancer screening age
The Canadian Cancer Society is urging provinces and territories to lower the starting age for colorectal cancer screening, saying more younger Canadians are being diagnosed with the disease.
How Nova Scotia's smoking rates stack up to the rest of Canada
How Nova Scotia's smoking rates stack up to the rest of Canada
Canadian Cancer Society sounds alarm on N.S. youth vaping | CBC News
Canadian Cancer Society sounds alarm on N.S. youth vaping | CBC News
The society says younger generations are now becoming addicted to nicotine via vaping, with nearly half of Nova Scotia youth in high school have tried it at least once.
Read about rising high school vaping in N.S.
Read about rising high school vaping in N.S.
Yukon Morning
Yukon Morning
Exploring the Health and Wellbeing Impacts of Alcohol Expansion in NS Tickets, Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Exploring the Health and Wellbeing Impacts of Alcohol Expansion in NS Tickets, Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
A mini conference exploring the impacts of alcohol on the health and wellbeing of Nova Scotia communities and populations.
Opinion: Protect next generation from nicotine addiction
Opinion: Protect next generation from nicotine addiction
The next generation of Atlantic Canadians are growing up in a nicotine landscape that looks nothing like the one their parents knew.
Lower bridge, ferry costs mean less of a barrier for people going off-Island for health care | CBC News
Lower bridge, ferry costs mean less of a barrier for people going off-Island for health care | CBC News
Living with a rare disease that comes with chronic pain hasn't been easy or cheap for P.E.I. resident Christine MacFadyen. The cost associated with travelling off-Island for health care eventually pushed her family into bankruptcy.
A look at the high cost of taking part in clinical trials | Watch News Videos Online
A look at the high cost of taking part in clinical trials | Watch News Videos Online
Caner Society alarmed by teen smoking rates in Nova Scotia
Caner Society alarmed by teen smoking rates in Nova Scotia
Marking Daffodil Month 2025
Marking Daffodil Month 2025
Long-awaited lung cancer screening program coming to P.E.I., says health minister | CBC News
Long-awaited lung cancer screening program coming to P.E.I., says health minister | CBC News
The province’s health minister says P.E.I. is getting a lung cancer screening program, something advocates have said is urgently needed on the Island.
Canadian Cancer Society fights financial burden of disease on World Cancer Day
Canadian Cancer Society fights financial burden of disease on World Cancer Day
A study shows the average cancer diagnosis costs patients $33,000 in their lifetime.
Advocates urge P.E.I. to move swiftly on lung cancer screening program | CBC News
Advocates urge P.E.I. to move swiftly on lung cancer screening program | CBC News
The Canadian Cancer Society says Prince Edward Island is falling behind its Atlantic neighbours when it comes to detecting the disease.
Global News World Cancer Day shines light on the cost of cancer
Global News World Cancer Day shines light on the cost of cancer
CTV Atlantic Marking World Cancer Day
CTV Atlantic Marking World Cancer Day
Crystal Garrett speaks with the Canadian Cancer Society about the costs of cancer for those living with the disease.
More job protection needed for workers with serious illnesses, groups say
More job protection needed for workers with serious illnesses, groups say
Cancer Society supports P.E.I.'s new paid sick leave, but thinks it should be expanded
Cancer Society supports P.E.I.'s new paid sick leave, but thinks it should be expanded
N.S. labour code changes to include up to 6 months leave for serious illnesses | CBC News
N.S. labour code changes to include up to 6 months leave for serious illnesses | CBC News
Ganong CEO shares breast cancer journey, urges others to be proactive about health
Ganong CEO shares breast cancer journey, urges others to be proactive about health
MLAs lobbied by industry, health groups as P.E.I. considers 'groundbreaking' tobacco ban | CBC News
MLAs lobbied by industry, health groups as P.E.I. considers 'groundbreaking' tobacco ban | CBC News
Women in their forties can get new breast screening opportunities.We spoke with the Canadian Cancer Society
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Women in their forties can get new breast screening opportunities.We spoke with the Canadian Cancer Society
Cancer researcher welcomes N.L.'s decision to lower age for breast screening | CBC News - Bing
Cancer researcher welcomes N.L.'s decision to lower age for breast screening | CBC News - Bing
Nova Scotia plans to change how it screens for cervical cancer | CBC News
Nova Scotia plans to change how it screens for cervical cancer | CBC News
Cancer in Cape Breton: Nearly 10,000 people have died since region was told there's a problem | SaltWire
Cancer in Cape Breton: Nearly 10,000 people have died since region was told there's a problem | SaltWire
OPINION: Two in five N.L. kids are vaping and the province needs to act now
OPINION: Two in five N.L. kids are vaping and the province needs to act now
Cancer Society calls for 'urgent action' as lung cancer screening left out of P.E.I. budget | CBC News
Cancer Society calls for 'urgent action' as lung cancer screening left out of P.E.I. budget | CBC News
Canadian Cancer Society offering support money for cancer patients, but says NL government is slow on the uptake
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Canadian Cancer Society offering support money for cancer patients, but says NL government is slow on the uptake
CTV Atlantic World Cancer Day 2023
CTV Atlantic World Cancer Day 2023
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in N.B. in about a decade, says provincial oncologist | CBC News
Cervical cancer could be eliminated in N.B. in about a decade, says provincial oncologist | CBC News
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