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Purple thumbs: Jaime VanVelzen’s story

When I was six years old, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I would experience focal unaware—where I would lose awareness of my surroundings—and tonic-clonic seizures, the kind most people imagine with

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Dr. Jonathan Lau

A decade of seizures ends for patient after new donor-funded epilepsy procedure at LHSC

London, Ont. - After struggling with debilitating epilepsy seizures for nearly 10 years, Steve Kieffer became the first patient in London, Ontario, to undergo a new donor-funded epilepsy procedure at

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Forever a Warrior: Lisa Stanley’s Story

Everyone has a journey. It’s an inevitable part of life. Some have different paths to take and obstacles to face along the way. Mine? Mine is called epilepsy. Because of the amazing doctors and team

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A Long and Winding Road: Jeff Oerton’s Story

It began in 2012. One moment, Jeff Oerton was on a ladder hanging Christmas lights. The next, he was on the ground. Brenda, his wife, heard the crash and ran to him. The following day, they went to

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October 8: Christine Kauzen’s Story

October 8, 2020 I woke up in an ambulance today. I didn’t know where I was or what was happening. Until I recognized the sound of sirens. When I arrived at the hospital, I was told I had a seizure—my

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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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Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer

Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer celebrates 5 years of advancing pancreatic cancer care with opening of innovative organoid facility

The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer is celebrating its five year milestone with the opening of a new state-of-the-art organoid facility, a significant advancement in personalized medicine. This

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Rick & Colleen DeJager

London Man Grateful to Doctors Who Treated Rare Flesh-Eating Disease, Pledges $25,000

London, Ontario: While on vacation in Napa Valley last year, Colleen DeJager’s world imploded when she received a startling call from back home—her husband Rick was admitted to London Health Sciences

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Walk of Champions cheque

Walk of Champions Surpasses $1 Million in Support of Multiple Myeloma Research

The Walk of Champions has reached a major milestone, raising over $1 million to support groundbreaking research and treatment advancements for multiple myeloma at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

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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