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Pamela Anderson opens up about hepatitis C ‘death sentence’ diagnosisPamela Anderson, who was honoured with amfAR's Award of Courage, said that she was 'hep C free' by 2015 but added that 'it took everything I had in my bank' to pay for treatment.EntertainmentSep 9
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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis'I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. I'm still here,' the 77-year-old singer said.EntertainmentSep 10
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B.C. government undergoes mini cabinet shuffle after finance minister cancer diagnosisIn a statement issued on Thursday, Brenda Bailey said, 'A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with early-stage, treatable cancer and given a good prognosis for full recovery.'PoliticsAug 14
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Childhood Cancer Canada calls for $15M from feds as demand risesChildhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.HealthSep 12
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B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.PoliticsAug 13
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Manitobans bringing awareness to ovarian cancerIt's a cancer that's difficult to diagnose and experts want to see more funding for research to help patients survive the diagnosis.HealthAug 7
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‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile undergoes surgery for brain tumourJoe Amabile first shared his diagnosis last month, revealing that doctors found 'what looks to be an early stage brain tumour' in his head after undergoing a full-body MRI scan.EntertainmentAug 7
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Canadian premiers face calls to improve diagnosis, treatment of ovarian cancerOvarian cancer patients and oncologists are sounding the alarm about a lack of treatment options, and are hoping country's premiers will take steps to change that.CanadaJul 23
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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Captain ‘Sully’ reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosisSullenberger says he hopes to use his status to raise awareness of the neurodegenerative disease, which affects millions of people in the United States.EntertainmentJul 14
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Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this weekPatients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.HealthJul 27
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‘Bachelorette’ star Joe Amabile reveals ‘early stage’ brain tumour diagnosis'There was a blueberry-size lesion in my brain that looks to be a glioma which is a tumour,' the 'Bachelor in Paradise' star wrote.EntertainmentJul 14
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Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumour: ‘Grateful that I’m alive’The 'Dawson's Creek' alum referred to this period as 'the weirdest six months of my life' and said she nearly didn't go to the scan that led to the discovery of the brain tumour.EntertainmentAug 27
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June brings on ALS Awareness MonthDoctors say awareness is crucial, especially for early diagnosis and access to care.HealthJun 25
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Mobile CT scanner to maintain diagnostic services at Saskatoon hospitalA mobile CT scanner is coming to Saskatoon City Hospital to ensure the service remains available while a new, upgraded scanner is installed inside.HealthJul 28
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British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV showClarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.TrendingJun 17
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Lil Nas X breaks silence on rehab, reveals bipolar diagnosis'When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis I feel like I had known for like the past few years but I didn't want to admit to it,' Lil Nas X said in a video.EntertainmentJun 18
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Celine Dion shares health update on stiff-person syndrome ahead of Paris shows'It is a progressive condition. I don't like to say 'disease.' Disease makes you go like this,' Dion said, scrunching her nose. ''Kevin, you're such a disease.''EntertainmentAug 19
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Sandra Bullock speaks out for 1st time on death of partner Bryan Randall'My person left a lot earlier than the body left. I don't think I ever dealt with that until after he passed,' actor Sandra Bullock said.EntertainmentAug 20
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Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnoses'I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,' the 'You're So Vain' singer said in a statement.EntertainmentJul 27
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More than 100 Saskatchewan pharmacies to offer strep throat, ear infection careSaskatchewan has expanded its program that allows select pharmacists to test for, diagnose and treat strep throat and ear infections to more than 100 pharmacies.HealthSep 11