Obituary: Sheila Kussner, 91, whose Hope & Cope advocated for people living with cancer
Everyone in Montreal seems to know Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope, the charity for cancer patients that she founded. Her extraordinary accomplishments and the news of her death at age 91 on Aug. 6 elicited a shockwave and outpouring of love across Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Kussner was “a dear friend” to […]
Israeli father uses his daughter’s experiences with cancer to help other families
Fifteen years ago, Oded Grinstein’s infant daughter Shani was diagnosed with a rare cancer. The doctors in Israel were world-class, and the facilities were state-of-the-art, but there was a lack of experience within the medical system for dealing with this particular cancer. Grinstein and his wife found a doctor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center […]
Hope & Cope supporters reach Kilimanjaro summit
Janice Arnold profiles businessman Mark Levitt, who recently raised close to $120,000 for Hope & Cope, a support program for cancer patients affiliated with the Jewish General Hospital.
Cannabis to treat cancer? Israeli scientist thinks so
Cannabis and some of its derivative compounds have been shown to relieve the symptoms of cancer and some side effects of cancer treatment, but an Israeli scientist is researching the plant’s potential as an actual therapy.
Chicken soup for the body (and soul)
Highlights from the new cookbook
Ruth Bader Ginsburg goes out in public for first time since cancer surgery
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared in public for the first time since her cancer surgery in December to attend a concert honouring her law career.
Bringing packages of hope to those battling cancer
Learn more about Joyful Packages, a business that creates and delivers gift packages specifically for cancer patients and caregivers.
Volunteers make ‘angel quilts’ for people undergoing cancer treatment
The Toronto Jewish Quilting Project is made up of dedicated women who come together weekly to create amazing quilts, to be gifted to people who are undergoing cancer treatment.
In the Pink promises to be the go-to breast cancer event
In the Pink, a fundraiser for the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, will be taking place on Oct. 19, in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at the Drake Hotel.
Fourteen-year-old Owen Weinstein succumbs to cancer
In his all-too-short life, Owen Weinstein was known as a kid who met challenges head on, whose charisma lit up the room, who was well spoken and had a big smile.
