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How do you tell your young children you have cancer?

Shannon and her sons.

It's a question many of us hope we will never have to answer; however, when Shannon Heffer was diagnosed with cancer in November 2014, it was all she and her husband, Doug, could think about.

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Reduce your risk of cancer

Reduce your risk: limit barbecuing, broiling and frying meats

Tip: limit barbecuing, broiling and frying meats. Cooking meats at high temperatures creates chemicals that may increase your risk of cancer.
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Monthly recipe

Greek Turkey Burgers

Mix things up this grilling season with these Greek turkey burgers.
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What you need to know about complementary and alternative therapies

What's the difference between complementary and alternative therapies, and do they effectively treat cancer? We’ve got the answers to your questions.

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What you need to know about complementary and alternative therapies
 
This Father's Day, give your dad or husband the gift of life by encouraging him to be screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men, but the disease is highly treatable when caught early. Screening for colorectal cancer can find the disease early even before it causes any symptoms. Tell your father or husband to speak to his doctor about screening for colorectal cancer.
 
Cancer Challenger
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Meet Myrna Peets, a longtime Canadian Cancer Society supporter, and passionate Relay For Life participant and volunteer.

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Myrna Peets
 

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