“We know that between 30 to 50 per cent of cancers are preventable,” said Dr. Jon Tonita, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. “We want to remind people that collectively we can all make a difference in our province – whether that is to make lifestyle changes to reduce the risks of cancer or to make a contribution to support current and future cancer patients.” There were approximately 5,600 new cancer cases diagnosed last year in Saskatchewan. The most diagnosed forms of cancer are breast, lung, colorectal and prostate. Total chemo visits 23,925 to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency Total radiation treatments 38,016 provided by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
(Dionne Warner/Facebook)
A Regina woman who inspired many with the story of her eight winning bouts with cancer has passed away.
Dionne Warner was 55 years old and dealing with a ninth cancer diagnosis when she died Monday.
Her obituary, which says it was written by her and her husband, said it would be incorrect to say that she lost her battle with cancer.
“Like a hockey player scoring three hat-tricks in a game, who would even care what team won, when the focus would most definitely be on that single player’s incredible performance,” read the obituary.
The obituary called her an undisputed superstar, and said she lived life to the fullest with no regrets, “and usually at 100 (miles per hour) it seemed.”
Posted: Feb 02, 2021 3:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 3
After nine bouts of cancer over 25 years, Dionne Warner of Regina died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Throughout her life, she won multiple awards for sharing inspirational messages with other cancer patients. This 2017 photo, shows her being recognized as a Heritage Hero by the Canadian charity Look Good Feel Better, which runs workshops to help cancer patients cope with physical effects such as loss of hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. (Look Good Feel Better)
By Drew Postey
Feb 2, 2021 3:31 PM
Dionne Warner passed away February 1st, 2021, she was 55. Photo from Warner’s Twitter account.
Known to the many she inspired over the years as ‘Warrior D’, well known Saskatchewanian and Ontario native Dionne Warner, has passed away at the age of 55.
Warner was self described as a nine time cancer survivor, she was first diagnosed back in 1995, when she was 30-years-old.
Over the years Warner battled and beat many cancers, including of the breast, brain, liver, lung and bone.
Many who were fighting their own battle with cancer became inspired by Warner’s courageous and positive approach to her situations.