On social media, it’s not uncommon to see articles and videos claiming the existence of “anti-cancer foods” or overhearing a conversation...

One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Unfortunately, men are not safe either. Nowadays, it is possible to...

Introduction Cancer is a prevalent disease in our society. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, more than 40% of individuals will be...

While often associated with good health, the “glow” of a tan is the opposite of healthy; it can injure your skin. Tanning damages your...

Everyone knows, has known or will know someone who has cancer. Over the past few decades, science has made enormous progress in treating...

Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada, affecting approximately 12,000 Canadians each year. Often manifesting with...

Immunotherapy has been making waves in the cancer field for the last decade, often perceived as a recent breakthrough. In reality, the...

Viruses are microscopic infectious agents. Their size ranges from 20 to 400 nanometers. In another words, they are 500 times smaller than...

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. Cancer patients face constant physical, psychological, and emotional...

Introduction November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. Pancreatic cancer continues to have the lowest 5-year overall survival rate...

Every year, many cancer drugs are approved for use in Canada. Most of us don’t quite know the specifics of this process beyond that it...

From the moment of diagnosis and up to treatment, cancer takes a heavy mental toll and incurs a lot of emotional distress on patients and...

Many issues can affect the life of cancer survivors after treatment. Unfortunately, they can be physically, mentally or even financially...

When talking about men’s cancers, there is no doubt that prostate cancer strikes a lot of fear as it is the most commonly diagnosed...

Cancer is not a unique disease, but rather a large class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. The masses of abnormal...

Many people who have come across loved ones with cancer will notice that their weight and physical strength change over the course of the...

We all know that cancer is a disease that affects the body. We also acknowledge its effect on our minds through the fear and anxiety it...

The traditional medical definition of cancer survivor was someone who had lived at least five years past diagnosis. Over the years,...

What causes cancer? This single question crosses many people’s minds over their course of their life, especially researchers who dedicate...