News - Cancer

New funding provided by the Manitoba government will ensure cancer patients have continued access to an important transportation program that helps them get to treatment and medical appointments.

The new Urgent Cancer Care Clinic and Cancer Helpline at CancerCare Manitoba have improved access to care for cancer patients in Manitoba.

The province is investing in new cancer drugs and additional supports for front-line staff to improve cancer treatment and care for patients in Manitoba.

Patients with cancer and blood disorders needing care to quickly address symptoms related to their disease and side effects from treatment are now able to access treatment at the newly opened Urgent Cancer Care Clinic at CancerCare Manitoba and the Cancer Helpline.

The province is working with leading Manitoba medical experts to encourage Manitobans to reduce their risk of lung cancer.

Patient safety has been significantly enhanced at CancerCare Manitoba as leading-edge robotic technology is now being used to prepare chemotherapy drugs quickly and safely.

Access to cancer diagnosis, treatment and information continues to improve across Manitoba as cancer hubs open in the Interlake-Eastern region.

A new CancerCare Manitoba program is helping more Manitobans get diagnosed and treated for cancer sooner, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

A new, state-of-the-art system developed by a Winnipeg-based company will prepare chemotherapy drugs with a high degree of precision, helping CancerCare Manitoba enhance patient and staff safety.

On May 11, 2013 from 12pm to 3pm, RCMP, including seven Steinbach officers, and WPS will be participating in a “Cops For Cancer Head Shave” at the Kildonan Place Shopping Mall.