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Vancouver Rise take on Halifax Tides at Swangard Stadium this afternoon. Today’s match is also the first official ‘Soccer For Cancer’ match in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Tides goalkeeper Kirstin Tynan, on loan from Vancouver, is a big supporter of this initiative and she joins Jay Janower on Global News Morning Weekend.

A small stitch made a difference for one grade 12 student by sparking a global creative fundraiser. Lilian Shen, grade 12 student and founder of Stitch-In-Hope, joins Liem Vu on what inspired her to create the youth-funded initiative.

As kids head back to school for another year, that return to the classroom can bring different challenges for children fighting cancer. Global’s Megan King spoke with one Hamilton mother who opened up about the mental, emotional and financial tolls that childhood cancer takes on families.

A Canadian cancer charity is calling on the federal government to provide funding for families with children going through treatment, saying more support is needed for caregivers. Meghan Cobb has more.

Edmonton’s Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club hosted a special event this past weekend: A bowl emblazoned with the pink breast cancer ribbon that’s been making its way across Canada, with money raised at each stop raising funds for local breast cancer research charities.

Regina’s Ascendant Martial Arts is owned by husband and wife, Hajar and Sean.

Approximately 3100 women in Canada are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year and yet there is no effective screening test for the disease. Women are often diagnosed at an advanced stage when treatment is critical and as Caryn Lieberman reports, patients may then may be paying out of pocket to access it.

Members of the Breast Friends Dragon Boat team just returned from the French Alps, representing Canada at a major international event. As Nicole Stillger explains, they joined thousands of breast cancer survivors from around the world for a week of connection and celebration.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Canada is having a “Your Amazing Ride” event across Canada to help raise awareness. Canadian actor and prostate cancer ambassador Eric McCormack, along with the foundation’s executive director, Mark Mahl, join Global News Morning.

Research shows there is an awareness gap in understanding the signs and symptoms of gynaecological cancers… and that includes endometrial cancer. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more about a new campaign to raise awareness about the condition and why doctors say the push is critical.

A new study suggests drinking extremely hot beverages could increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Researchers found people who drank six or more hot drinks a day had a 71 per cent higher risk.

Construction is underway on the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre and cyclotron, expanding access to advanced cancer imaging and treatments across southern Alberta. Quinn Ohler explains how it works.

The Kids with Cancer Society has been supporting families facing childhood cancer since 1979. Coming up in September is one of its signature cycling fundraisers: Family Fundo. Mariana Gonzalez and her dad Jesus and Chelsea Draeger Hughes from the Kids with Cancer Society chatted with Global News Morning Edmonton.

A new cancer vaccine for melanoma is showing promising results in a late stage trial. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains how the technology works, and when Canadians might be able to access the treatment.

A difficult cancer to detect claims the lives of Canadian women every year. Global’s Teagan Rasche has more on ovarian cancer and what Manitobans should know about the disease.

The Kingston neurosurgeon who performed brain surgery on Gord Downie says his diagnosis transformed the conversation around brain cancer, as local researchers now look to the next generation of treatments. Meanwhile, researchers and physicians at K-H-S-C and Queen’s are marking the anniversary of the final Tragically Hip show by reflecting on a decade of progress...

Former U.S. president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones, his son Hunter Biden said in a recent interview. Hunter described the cancer as “very painful” and “very debilitating,” while saying his father remains active despite his illness.

A Winnipeg family is voicing frustrations after their terminally ill mother spent 20 hours waiting in a hall at the HSC emergency department. Marney Blunt reports.

Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger Canadians, and some provinces are responding by lowering the age for routine screening. But Quebec is not following suit. As Felicia Parrillo reports, the province is sticking with 50, despite calls from cancer organizations to start screening at 45.

A new study, if successful, could change the way women are diagnosed with breast cancer across North America. Moncton-based researcher Breathe Bio-Medical has developed a diagnostic breath test for patients regardless of tissue density. As Ella Macdonald reports, the company is hoping to roll out the new technology across hospital and clinic settings as early...