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Everly Hartley and her grandmother

Two young sisters raise $3,500 for pancreatic cancer research in tribute to late grandmother

London, Ont. — Two young sisters from Southwestern Ontario have channeled their creativity into a personal tribute to their late grandmother, raising more than $3,500 for pancreatic cancer research

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Ethos

Introducing the treatment of tomorrow: Ethos

Your Impact Spotlight Nearly 50 per cent of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, making the need for quick, effective treatment greater than ever. For decades, Linear

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Marilyn Youell

My Sixth Year: Marilyn Youell’s Story

When Marilyn Youell’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, she watched helplessly as treatment brought him to the brink of death. He was a talented musician, but after surgery, he had to relearn how to

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Beverly Osterberg

One Day at a Time: Beverly Osterberg’s story

March 2023 When I was 53, I had surgery to remove my ovaries due to growing cysts. Upon pathology review, they found mesothelioma cells located in my omentum. The samples were sent to Vancouver for a

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Dr. Maleki

Your Impact Spotlight: Dr. Saman Maleki’s two-year update

All guts, all glory. Dr. Saman Maleki, Immunologist & Cancer Biologist Two years ago, we introduced you to Dr. Saman Maleki, a scientist who dared to think outside the box. Since then, his work has

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Aurilla Ripley

The way to her heart: Aurilla Ripley’s story

As Aurilla Ripley prepared for her day, she felt a small, hard lump in her breast. A wave of fear washed over her; her mind started racing with all the chilling possibilities. The next thing she knew

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Colleen Kelly

Side-effects of surviving cancer: Colleen Kelly’s story

My journey began when I noticed a small lump on my neck in 2012. I underwent the whole ritual: biopsies, MRIs, CT scans. Antibiotics made it go away, leading my doctors to believe it wasn’t cancerous

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Helen Heath

The best of humanity: Helen Heath’s Story

Sometime during 2016, I discovered a lump in my neck, behind my right ear. It didn’t seem to be growing and it wasn’t causing me any discomfort. Plus, at the time, I was still working and life was

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Auxiliary 100th Celebration

Celebrating a Century of Impact - LHSC Auxiliary's 100th Anniversary

A century ago, the LHSC Auxiliary embarked on its journey of dedication and service within London Health Sciences Centre. 100 years later, they still stand as a testament to the unwavering commitment