Inspiring Stories

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doctor in surgery

Going the extra mile for a better life

It’s an obscure disease despite its aggressive nature. In support of London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF), the Insley family created Murray’s Miles, an annual fundraiser honouring the life of

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patient receiving chemo

The comforts of compassion: one family’s gift to improve the patient experience

Growing up, Susan Palmer never imagined the future impact cancer would have on her life. After losing both of her parents to the disease and watching her cousin go through over 75 rounds of

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two people at computer

All the right data: AI helping innovate cancer care

Radiation oncologist Dr. Pencilla Lang tells patients she’s not a crystal ball. She says she can’t predict the future but she can make a pretty good guess. Over the past few years, there’s been

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Michael Bloch

Keeping the glass half full: Michael Bloch’s story

When facing a diagnosis of a severe illness, a myriad of complicated thoughts, emotions and fears can run through a person's mind. How will this affect my loved ones? Where can I find the care I need

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Resounding cancer care at LRCP: James Pol’s story

Hard work, the great outdoors and a natural diet are just some of the reasons James Pol believes growing up on a farm encouraged him to maintain such a healthy lifestyle for so long. So, in 2018

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Lisa Weir

The hope solidarity brings: Lisa Weir’s story

Thanks to COVID-19, we have all learned to panic at even the slightest tickle in our throats. But, before the pandemic broke out, Lisa Weir didn’t think much of her persistent cough. After being

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two doctors in a lab

The Centre for Tomorrow

There are six billion letters in the human genome, each one coded for a particular message within our DNA. Beginning as a global endeavour mere decades ago, it took 20 labs, seven countries and an

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Popi

Love for community sparks a community of support

When people learned Politimi Alikakos’s cancer had returned, it sent shockwaves through their collective hearts. Known as Popi to her family and friends, she had immigrated to Canada from Greece at 17

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Sylvia's Curtis-Norcross

Love, Art & Cancer Treatment: Sylvia Curtis-Norcross’s Story

There's an airiness to the way Sylvia Curtis-Norcross speaks, a sort of patient reserve. A 54-year-old child of the arts, Sylvia has spent her career in various educational departments helping others