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Doctors troubled by rise of lung cancer in non-smokers
CTV News
Lung cancer remains the single biggest cause of cancer death in Canada, accounting for a staggering quarter of all cancer deaths.
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More research funding needed to quell lung cancer mortality rates
The Globe and Mail
Lung cancer causes 27 percent of cancer deaths among Canadians. This year alone, Statistics Canada estimates that there will be 25, 400 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed.
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Lung Cancer is a Women's Disease Too
Raising money for "women’s cancers” made the event more distinctive while also broadening its appeal. In addition to breast cancer, funds now go to research into for five gynecological cancers: ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar.
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Getting the Air you Need

A practical guide to coping with and managing shortness of breath

 

This book has information to help you learn about:

  • what you can do to get the most out of your breathing
  • what to do when you are short of breath
  • ways to cope if you are feeling down or anxious  

    Adapted and written by the oncology nurses from the Juravinski Cancer Centre: Lorraine Martelli-Reid, RN(EC), NP-Adult, Sue Cole, RN, Sally Hapke, RN, Marilyn Miscione, RN, Janet Poirier, RN and Nancy Ross, RN with Theresa Harper, RN, Patient Education Specialist.