Pancreatic Cancer

• Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife’ actor, dead at 80

  'Susan was my friend and working with her brought such laughter, community and family to the stage at the Ed Sullivan theater,' 'Kate and Allie' star Jane Curtin said.

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  Oct 28
  
• Pancreatic cancer pill that doubled survival may get Canada clinical trial

  Medical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Knox independently reviewed a U.S.-led study of the experimental drug daraxonrasib and calls the results "amazing."

  Health

  Jun 3
  
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• Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, B.C. man continues to give back

  Daniel Fine is now stepping up to be the race director for a five-kilometre run in Stanley Park next month, fundraising for pancreatic cancer research and awareness.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2025
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• ‘Love of my life’: Terminally-ill B.C. bride weds with help of community

  'It was a bigger response than I could’ve dreamed of and I am so grateful for everyone’s support,' friend and wedding organizer, Nadejda Netcheva, told Global News.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2025
• Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

  Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton says pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work-related.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2023
• National charity hopes to bridge gap in pancreatic cancer care with new accredited program

  A national charity is hoping to bridge the gap in pancreatic cancer patient care – the type of cancer that has the highest mortality rate in Canada.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2022
• Verspeeten family donates $3M to further innovation and treatment at LHSC’s Clinical Genome Centre

  This gift will provide patients with access to advanced genetic testing, clinical trials and studies.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2022
• $1M donation for new patient health facilitator at Baker Centre

  The new patient health facilitator will help patients go from diagnosis through treatment. The position will be funded for the next eight to 10 years.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2021
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• Advocates push province to fund pancreatic cancer drug as surge in late-stage diagnoses predicted

  The renewed push for Onivyde comes as experts predict a surge in late-stage cancer diagnoses due to a lack of cancer screening and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2021
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• Cancer treatment for GTA science teacher made possible thanks to crowdfunding campaign

  Within 12 hours, the entire amount to cover the treatment had been donated. Strangers moved by the story donated thousands of dollars as a show of support.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2021