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Libya’s health crisis: Cancer patients suffer amid lack of resour
While Libya has a universal healthcare system, many public hospitals neither have the resources nor staff to provide ade
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Snowboarder Max Parrot captures Canada's 1st gold medal in Beijing
Canadians dominated men's snowboard slopestyle with Max Parrot winning gold and Mark McMorris taking bronze. Parrot was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma just 10 months after winning silver in the 2018 games.
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COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating medicine shortage in Mexico
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating a medicine supply crisis in Mexico.
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COVID-19 exacerbates the suffering of Gaza cancer patients
Cancer in Gaza. The Awwads have already lost two children and now 11 year old Karim is suffering and he cannot get the treatment he needs.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci appeals to young people to avoid risks of getting COVID-19
The top U.S. infectious disease specialist called on young people to accept 'societal responsibility' amid a surge of positive tests for coronavirus.
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UK hospital crisis: Treatment for non-COVID-19 patients on hold
As UK hospitals get swamped with coronavirus cases, other chronically ill patients forced to wait for treatment.
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Cancer patients worry as COVID-19 forces treatment delays in Canada
Cancer patients are worried because some surgeries and treatment are getting postponed indefinitely as hospitals are forced to prioritize COVID-19 cases.
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Cancer drugs routinely thrown out, wasting millions of dollars per year: study
The health-care system is wasting millions of dollars by buying cancer medications that are thrown out because of the way they are packaged by drug makers — in one-size-fits-all vials that hold too much for most patients, a study found....
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Taking vitamins during cancer treatment could be harmful, research suggests
New research suggests that taking antioxidant vitamins and supplements during cancer treatment could be harmful and impact the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
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Exercise can improve colon cancer recovery, study suggests
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that including exercise as part of colon cancer recovery can help reduce the risk of a relapse and lead to longer survival.
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Risk of leaks, drug spills prompt CancerCare Manitoba to stop using some IV equipment
Some Manitoba health facilities are still using IV pumps that have been recalled by their manufacturer. The Infusomat pumps were recalled by B Braun in June of last year, according to Health Canada. The concern is over a valve that may...
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Cancer rates in young adults are rising — this hospital is offering tailor-made support
Health-care providers at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are offering workshops to support the unique needs of younger patients between the ages of 18 and 39, such as managing student debt while undergoing treatment.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill requiring insurance policies to provide coverage for 'scalp cooling systems'
The technology is used to preserve hair during chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
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New report reveals financial toll of cancer diagnosis on patients
A new report from the Canadian Cancer Society reveals the financial toll a cancer diagnosis can have on patients and on the health care system. It concludes people are paying billions of dollars out of pocket.CBC's Jennifer Yoon has more...
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Breast Cancer in Urban India: Why And How Early Detection Saves Lives
Breast cancer cases are on the rise in urban India, but awareness and early detection can make a life-saving difference. In this video, we discuss the key symptoms of painless lumps and the importance of routine mammograms in identifying...
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'Asking big questions:' FDA Commissioner Makary outlines proposed changes for children's health
FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary spoke with Scripps News Thursday about what expected changes and priorities for children's health policy could look like. (Scripps News)
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Woman beats cancer five times to be declared free of the disease
A woman who has had cancer five times is celebrating with tough exercise challenges after being told she is free of the disease. Natalie Yates-Bolton, a grandmother of two, has suffered two bouts of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has also had...
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Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet
A woman who almost died trying to cure her cancer with a juice diet has warned others against “cutting out” traditional medical advice and trying to source alternative information online. Medics tried to get Irena Stoynova to use...
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang, danced and said he intends to stay in power for two more decades as he celebrated his 57th birthday looking ahead to months of cancer treatment.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: Venezuela''s Chavez celebrates 57th birthday
CAPTION: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang, danced and said he intends to stay in power for two more decades as he celebrated his 57th birthday looking ahead to months...
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Lab mice helping cancer patients to tackle tumours
Cancer patients are taking treatment into their own hands - with a little help from laboratory mice.
Mice are often used to test drugs - but now a private lab is breeding the rodents to carry tumours of cancer patients, to see what...
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Scientists have discovered that a drug used to treat female cancer patients can also have the effect of reviving their ovaries
VOICED: Shows interior shots scientists working in laboratory with close up shots samples being checked under microscopes. Interview with project lead researcher Professor Evelyn Telfer speaking on surprise when a treatment created more...
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Too often, lifesaving childhood cancer treatments have a devastating side effect: infertility later in life. Now, researchers are experimenting with a promising new procedure that could restore that fertility years after the disease is gone.
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Preserving fertility in youngest cancer patients
Too often, lifesaving childhood cancer treatments have a devastating side effect: infertility later in life. Now, researchers are experimenting with a promising new procedure...
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Cancer conference discuss treatments
Barcelona, September 24, 2007
1. Various shots of Laurent Cohen walking steps down
2. Various shots of Laurent Cohen at his desk
3. SOUNDBITE: (French) Laurent Cohen, Cancer Survivor
"I never had doubts that I was going to win this...