Cancer drug patent denied

Omar Sachedina explains why drug maker Novartis’ attempt to patent a new version of a cancer drug was rejected by India’s Supreme Court.

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What the cancer drug will do

Dr. Mark Bray of the Campbell Family Institute for Cancer Research says the drug has been a decade in the making and explains how it works.

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Mold found in Safeway luncheon meat, says woman

A woman claims the package of smoked chicken she purchased was already moldy when she opened it.

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Battling cancer with watered-down chemo drugs

A New Brunswick breast cancer patient is sharing her story after learning she received watered-down chemotherapy treatments.

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Chemotherapy drugs diluted

Calls are going out to over 1,000 cancer patients who were given diluted chemotherapy treatments. John Musselman has the details.

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Patients given wrong dosages

Four Ontario hospitals are currently informing patients that they received lower than intended doses of two chemotherapy drugs.

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Promising meds approved for cancer

Researchers have developed a new 'sharp-shooter' drug they hope may be a breakthrough in treating several types of aggressive cancer.

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Cancer survivor fighting for benefits

Jane Kittmer sounds off on her ongoing fight for benefits, and discusses the toll it has taken on her health.

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Beating the clock on lung cancer

A pilot program is allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier and faster, saving lives.

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