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Merck: Building on a Legacy Invention

Taking Charge: Life with Breast Cancer

In May 2021, the day after Mother’s Day, Vicki Bowie was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. A routine mammogram identified a small two-centimetre mass which initially didn’t cause much concern – simply a follow up ultrasound mammogram to confirm if it was just a cyst. However, it turned out to be cancerous. Vicki, who […]

Lung cancer testing – it’s time to prioritize it for patients at risk

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada. On average, 81 Canadians are diagnosed with lung cancer every day.1 What’s more concerning is that about half of them are diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, an advanced stage with a lower survival rate.2 This helps to explain why lung cancer is also […]

Missed your last doctor appointment? It’s time to get back on track

COVID-19 has changed the way Canadians interact with their healthcare team. While some impacts were immediate, like the increased pressure placed on our health care workers, one consequence that has largely fallen under the radar is starting to show symptoms: the disruption of routine care and vaccinations. Regular care routines help doctors catch diseases in […]

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How Merck Canada is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

We are inspired by a shared vision and mission to save and improve lives and have been committed to fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic from the beginning. This includes both our investment in research that could help protect Canadians from this and future pandemics, as well as supporting the communities in which we work and live in.

Merck: Building on a Legacy Invention

Taking Charge: Life with Breast Cancer

Lung cancer testing – it’s time to prioritize it for patients at risk

Missed your last doctor appointment? It’s time to get back on track

How Merck Canada is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

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