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Movember returns with a smartphone app

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – We “moustache” you a question: Will you be taking part in Movember this year? The fundraiser for men’s health starts next month, and organizers are out with a smartphone app to...

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‘Moustache riders’ on-track to meet fundraising goal

MARATHON, ON (NEWS1130) – There are just over two weeks left in Movember, and that means the three local cyclists taking part in the Moustache Ride Across Canada have that long to get to Toronto....

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Sex is possible after prostate cancer: survivor

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Is there life after prostate cancer? What about a sex life? The answer to both questions is yes, according to one survivor who is out with a new e-book, as Movember 2013 starts...

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Month of Movember coming to an end

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Love them or hate them, today is the last day for tens of thousands of moustaches nationwide. Pete Bombaci with Movember Canada says it’s been another amazing year with more than...

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Radiation for prostate cancer may lead to more complications than surgery: study

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – For men with prostate cancer, deciding whether to opt for radiation or surgical removal of the gland can be a daunting prospect, as both carry the risk of unpleasant side-effects...

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Sept. 16: Breastfeeding benefits, prostate cancer, Ikea fabric swing recall

Research finds an unexpected long-term benefit to mothers who breastfeed Study suggests a specific baldness pattern could be connected to a greater risk of prostate cancer Ikea recalls Gunggung fabric...

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Oct. 27: Confidence key to success, prostate cancer PSA tests, colon cancer test

Study says confidence is key when it comes to being a success in life Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care says PSA tests are not an effective tool for screening men for prostate cancer Colon...

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Doctor shoots down report claiming PSA tests aren’t effective

CALGARY (NEWS1130) – A urologist in Calgary is slamming a report that claims a common type of prostate cancer screening does more harm than good. Earlier this week, the Canadian Task Force on...

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On your mark, get set, grow! Movember has begun!

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – If you look around the office today, you may notice some upper lips looking a little fuzzier than usual. It’s all for Movember! Organizer Jeff Lohnes is reminding us it’s all for...

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Men’s health issues a tough topic to discuss: Vancouver Movember

VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – If you’ve been seeing a few moustaches growing on normally bare faces, it’s likely for Movember, the annual campaign to raise awareness for men’s health issues. You don’t often...

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LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER: Talking is no cure, but it can help

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Talking can actually do a lot of good when it comes to dealing a life-changing disease, at least according to the leader of a local support group. As we start the last full week...

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LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER: A diagnosis doesn’t have to be a death sentence

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – One in seven men is diagnosed with prostate cancer, but not every case ends in a death. In part two of our Movember series “Living with Prostate Cancer,” we are hearing from a...

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LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER: How do families cope with the disease?

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – She lost her own husband to prostate cancer more than two decades ago, today she helps other women come to grips with the disease. In the third and final part of our Movember...

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Made in BC treatment offers hope to men fighting prostate cancer

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It’s being called a major milestone in the fight against prostate cancer. Researchers at the BC Cancer Agency and the UBC have been approved to leave the lab with their...

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Canadian wrestling legend Bret (Hitman) Hart says he has prostate cancer

Canadian professional wrestler Bret Hart says he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery “in the next few days.” Posting on his verified Instagram account, the Calgary-born grappler known as “The...

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Movember is back with a serious message

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Today is the first of the month, but not just any month. This is Movember! This time, the moustache-growing fundraiser for prostate cancer and men’s health awareness is out with...

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New research finds greater link between alcohol use and prostate cancer

VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) – In the midst of another Movember fundraiser for men’s health and prostate cancer initiatives, a new study is linking alcohol consumption and prostate cancer. This connection has...

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Participation doubles for Plaid for Dad prostate cancer event

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – This year’s Plaid for Dad campaign is set for June 16th, and participation is up on last year’s numbers. The annual event raises money for, and awareness of, prostate cancer by...

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Vancouver man shares his story as Movember gets underway

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – You may see more men over the next month with a hairy upper lip as they raise money and awareness for prostate cancer for Movember. In an effort to raise awareness, a Vancouver...

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Vancouver’s 5th annual Step Up Challenge needs more teams

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Hikers looking for a way to stay dry this month can take part in Vancouver’s fifth annual Step Up Challenge stair climb. Set for Sunday, February 25th, the charity event...

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