The Manitoba government is investing in an advanced diagnostic machine that helps determine the best therapy for breast cancer patients and will dramatically speed up treatment, as well as introducing digital mammography machines across the province to speed up breast cancer testing.
To ensure cancer patients receive the fastest treatment in Canada, the provincial government is adding 50 new health professionals and launching four new regional CancerCare hubs in rural Manitoba, including one in Steinbach.
Premier Greg Selinger announced the government will help support cancer patients and their families by making oral cancer drugs free for Manitobans, eliminating deductibles and covering the cost of necessary support drugs that patients may need during their treatment.
On behalf of its new smartphone customers in the province TELUS is donating $49,000 to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation for clinical trials that help fight cancer in children.
The Manitoba Wild Pink Yonder organization, now armed with fundraising totals in hand, is set to turn over a $34,298.33 cheque to Cancercare Manitoba.
Manitoba’s first regional CancerCare hub will soon open as part of the province’s $40-million commitment to help Manitobans affected by cancer.
Horse lovers and riding enthusiasts will hit the trail for three weeks this fall when the inaugural Manitoba Wild Pink Yonder makes its way throughout the region, raising funds for breast cancer research.
