Bleeding Gums May Impact More Than Just Your Mouth
Bleeding gums aren’t normal—they could be the first sign of gum disease, which may impact your heart, lungs, and more.
Know Your Nuts: The Importance of Testicular Self-Exams
With testicular cancer the most common cancer in Canada in men aged 15-40, it's time to encourage testicular self-exams.
Colorectal Cancer Rates On The Rise For Those Under 50
Canadians born after 1980 are 2 to 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with CRC before the age of 50 than previous generations. Learn more about how to help yourself.
The Out of Pocket Cost of Cancer Care in Canada
Getting treated for cancer can mean out of pocket disbursements for many. Find out what costs Canadians are facing and what we can all do to help each other.
Navigating Prostate Cancer Screening in Canada: A Quick Guide
Over 24,000 Canadians are diagnosed with prostate cancer yearly. Here's how to protect yourself.
B.C. Says “Goodbye” to Pap Tests and “Hello” to Home HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Detection
Pap smears can be uncomfortable and painful. Here's a new way to self-test for cervical cancer.
Beyond the Neck: The Growing Concern of Thyroid Cancer
Here is what you can do to protect yourself from thyroid cancer.
50,000 Lung Cancer Cases Could Be Avoided Through Smoking Cessation
Canada has made impressive strides in lowering the mortality rate of lung cancer, but with 11.6% of the population still smoking, this rate can still drop further.
Breast Cancer Screening to be Offered Earlier to Ontarians
Starting in Fall 2024, Ontario will offer self-referral for breast cancer screening to women between the ages of 40 to 74.
PROgress Tracker – New Knowledge Base Registry for Breast Cancer Patients
Learn more about PROgress Tracker, an innovative knowledge base registry which aims to gather crucial experiences and insights from breast cancer patients and survivors.
Know the Risk: Testing for Cancer Caused by BRCA Gene
BRCA screening tests for any abnormalities in the gene that could cause irregular cell growth - the root cause of cancer. Learn more about this genetic test.
HPV Screening Could Prevent Cervical Cancer
Many provinces across Canada are considering making the move to HPV screening rather than conducting pap smears to identify patients at risk for cervical cancer.