In the News
A Story of Breast Cancer
Thursday, October 1, 2015
In 2005, when I had breast cancer, I learned many things. I truly came to understand that one of the biggest things one faces with a serious disease is a challenge to one's values. At the beginning, when diagnosed with a stage 3 tumor, 2.5 inches in diameter (yes, 2.5 inches), the oncologist said, "of course, you'll do surgery, chemo and radiation."
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Old sunscreen may be giving you skin cancer
Monday, September 28, 2015
Most commercial sunblocks are good at preventing sunburn, but they can go below the skin’s surface and enter the bloodstream. As a result, they pose possible hormonal side effects and could even be promoting the kind of skin cancers they’re designed to prevent. continue reading
Youth to be banned from tanning beds this fall in Saskatchewan
Friday, September 25, 2015
Duncan said the response from the tanning industry has been mostly supportive of the changes government is making and has been co-operative while working with the ministry. continue reading
SK TANNING BED REGULATIONS TO TAKE EFFECT THIS FALL
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Regulations to prohibit use of indoor tanning beds by youth under 18 have been completed and will take effect November 1, 2015. continue reading
Have a D*party
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Many of you have asked us over the years how you can help - we have found a way - we are launching D*party. This is a way for you to host a gathering where people can be informed about vitamin D and take the next step - test their level and join D*action - to support moving research into practice. continue reading
