ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaThis year, 70 people on P.E.I. will be diagnosed with melanoma. Some will die, says epidemiologist.3 hours agoDuration 6:013 hours agoNewsDuration 6:01Prince Edward Island continues to have the highest incidence rate for a serious type of skin cancer among all the Canadian provinces. On average, P.E.I. sees about 70 new melanoma cases a year, and nine people die because of the disease. CBC’s Louise Martin talks to Dr. Carol McClure, is P.E.I.’s cancer surveillance epidemiologist. Related Stories PCH cancer patients must go to Charlottetown for treatment until July 10, says Health P.E.I. No new measles cases on P.E.I. but 15 people now identified as being at risk, CPHO says 5 types of presumptive cancer to be added to coverage list for P.E.I. firefighters 2 cases of measles confirmed in P.E.I., with many public exposure sites listed Heat warning issued for P.E.I., effective Tuesday through ThursdayMore from NewsVideo2:02Sask. measles cases still low as Alberta neighbours continue to see outbreaks6 minutes agoVideo2:37Wildfires force evacuation of around 12,000 people from areas of ManitobaCBC News 15 minutes agoVideo1:14Calgary CTrain riders will now need to validate e-tickets on platforms prior to boarding CBC News: Calgary at 6:00 21 minutes agoVideo1:17Why have some mature trees been cut down behind the Adie Knox Recreation Centre?CBC News Windsor 23 minutes agoVideo13:04Why the U.S. is rearming Ukraine | About ThatAbout That with Andrew Chang 29 minutes agoTrending NowVideo4:45The sidewalk fairy turning Montreal street cracks into artCBC News: Montreal at 6:00 July 13Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:57’It was almost going sideways’: See the aftermath of a powerful hail storm10 hours agoVideo1:54Love Island USA contestants face harsh reality on social mediaThe National July 12Video3:02Quadeville, Ont., residents demand answers after attack on girlThe National July 14now
This year, 70 people on P.E.I. will be diagnosed with melanoma. Some will die, says epidemiologist.
