Patient and Staff Stories

SCA's Dr. Brown Broderick Helped Expand Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer Patients

SCA gynecologic oncologist Dr. Jennifer Brown Broderick has played a leading role in establishing and expanding robotic-assisted surgery for gynecologic cancer patients across Saskatchewan.

Meet Les Oystryk: A Dedicated Voice for Patients and Families

Les Oystryk has been a committed and thoughtful PFAC member for several years. As a prostate cancer survivor, Les brings both lived experience and a deep sense of purpose to his role.

Breast Cancer Survivor Aims to Make a Difference

At 31, Kristen Fiolleau was a vibrant, care-free Mom who was leading a successful career and loved taking care of her two-year-old daughter. During the hustle and bustle of life with a young family, she took the advice of so many and tried to rest while her daughter was sleeping. As she fell into bed, she felt pain in her breast. She did a self-examination and noticed a hard lump.

Baking for a Cause – A Labour of Love

Debbie Lastowski’s pies are a work of art. And what’s even better than the look (and taste) of her unique creations is her reason for baking them. Shortly before Easter, Debbie decided to donate all the proceeds from the pies sold to family, friends and community members, to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s Cancer Patient Lodge in Saskatoon. In less than three weeks, she baked and sold 36 pies and raised an impressive $866.

The importance of integrating accessibility into cancer care

As of December 2, 2025, SCA's Accessibility Plan is now posted online.

SCA's Cancer Patient Lodges: A Home-Away-From-Home

A true home-away-from-home. That’s how cancer survivor, Terry Gasior, describes his stay at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s Patient Lodge in Saskatoon. In 2021, he stayed at the lodge for 20 days while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Terry is one of thousands of cancer patients who have stayed at the patient lodges (located in Regina and Saskatoon) while attending appointments and undergoing treatments at one of SCA’s nearby cancer centres.

Métis Survivors of Cancer

Stories exploring Métis people’s experiences with cancer using digital storytelling with INDIGITAL.

Trenna’s Breast Cancer Journey: Grace & Grit

With Gratitude

Joanne Kachur's story and journey with stage four colon cancer.

Jim Hopson's Story

Jim Hopson, former Saskatchewan Roughrider and President of the football club, shares his story with cancer.