Researchers are mapping patients’ brains to better understand how damage occurs (Image: Getty) Crucial research into kinder treatments for children struck by brain tumours has received a £5million boost from Cancer Research UK. Around three quarters of youngsters diagnosed survive for at least five years thanks to treatment advances. But the harsh effects of radiotherapy … Read more
Matthew McKinnon knew something was wrong when he went to catch a football during his high school practice in Surrey B.C., in the spring of 2012 and completely missed it. McKinnon, 28, who was in Grade 11 at the time, said he was experiencing double vision, nausea and headaches. Following that practice, his parents took … Read more
By age 45, more than 80 per cent of childhood cancer survivors will grapple with serious or life-threatening effects stemming from their treatments. These repercussions range from heart disease to colorectal and breast cancer, according to a recent Canadian study. The study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), found that adult survivors … Read more
