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Using AI to detect lung cancer earlier
February 28, 2024
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Earlier breast cancer detection for Black women
February 27, 2024
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Prostate cancer survivor aims to normalize conversations about prostate health
August 9, 2022
![Dr Elija van Houten](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/news/2021/september/breast/elijah_van_houten.jpg?rev=4b97e044d99542b689c0f412d08b8263&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F6B0CE1677B2ABE5366E2A94B72152FD)
What if your bra could save your life?
September 12, 2021
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Virtual care for prostate cancer survivors
August 9, 2021
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A safe place to stay during COVID-19
May 23, 2021
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Breakthrough study makes diagnoses less invasive
March 30, 2021
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A simple blood test to detect lung cancer
March 17, 2021
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Critical Canadian projections for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 24, 2020
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Shining a light on rare and aggressive uterine cancers
November 23, 2020
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What should you know about PSA testing?
September 29, 2020
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Studying RNA to treat prostate cancer
August 20, 2020