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Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Analyzing Prostate Cancer

The most common cancer The cancer Doug was diagnosed with (see “You have prostate cancer” in this feature) is the most common cancer in Canada. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with it over their lifetime. In 2014, about 23,600 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 4,000 men died of it. Prostate…

November 23, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: “You Have Prostate Cancer”

Finding out Doug is a real person. In 2002, he was 49 years old. When he went for his annual check-up, his family physician found a “pebbly” lump in his prostate with a digital rectal exam (DRE). The doctor assured him that he probably had nothing to worry about, but, being a thorough physician,…

November 16, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: What is Your Risk of Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Risk Factor Quiz Take this quiz to learn about what can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer. While we don’t know the exact causes of cancer, there are trends that men with prostate cancer share. How old are you? The older you are, the greater your chance of developing prostate cancer. If…

November 9, 2018
Delivery Service is FREE and Daily from Pharmasave Black Diamond

Jason and Deirdre, owners of Pharmasave Black Diamond, want to encourage you to use their FREE daily delivery service. It will save you time and energy.

November 3, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Life After Prostate Cancer

During Doug’s surgery on December 4, 2002, it was discovered that his tumour had grown to 40% of the weight of his prostate. After the surgery Radical prostatectomy is major surgery. Doug was in a lot of pain, but he returned to work six weeks after surgery. Life began to get back to a “new…

November 2, 2018
Flu Shots Available Starting TODAY at Pharmasave

Flu Shots are available starting today at Pharmasave in Black Diamond. No appointments are necessary and children aged 5 and up can now receive their vaccinations at Pharmasave.

November 1, 2018
Pharmasave Black Diamond: Remembrance Day Store Hours

Pharmasave Black Diamond honours our Veterans and will be giving our staff the opportunity to attend the Remembrance Day Services.

October 30, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Staying Healthy After Menopause

It used to be that the average lifespan of a woman in North America only extended into the early 60s. Now that women are living into their 70s, 80s and beyond, this brings a whole new dimension to women’s health. The main health concerns after menopause are osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer. We’ve been…

October 26, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Menopause – It’s Only Natural

Whether or not you choose hormone replacement, other methods may help ease some of the discomforts of perimenopause and menopause. Because not all women are affected the same way, finding the right solution is sometimes a matter of trial and error. For hot flashes: stop smoking avoid caffeine and alcohol get regular exercise decrease body…

October 19, 2018
Pharmasave: Cannabis FAQ

What is Cannabis? Cannabis (also known as marijuana or marihuana) is a common name for the Cannabis plant. There are two major types of Cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. The chemical substances that provide the effects of cannabis are known as cannabinoids. There are hundreds of cannabinoids in the plant. Two of the most common and best-studied cannabinoids are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which are responsible…

October 17, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: The Estrogen Question

Is taking estrogen right for you? Is it safe? You’ve probably heard a lot about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which may be used to treat the symptoms of menopause and, in some cases, to protect against osteoporosis and colorectal cancer. HRT is a controversial topic, especially now that the results of a major U.S. study…

October 11, 2018
Halloween Contests and Fun All Month Long

Not only is our store decorated for Halloween but we have a line-up of contests and fun events all month long. Make sure you stop in and Reap the Rewards!

October 5, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Menopause – a Change of Life

All women eventually enter menopause, also known as “the change” or climacteric, which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life. The stage you go through before actual menopause is called perimenopause, which takes place over about two to eight years (the average is four years) as the body undergoes its hormone-driven changes. This is the…

October 5, 2018
Do You Know the Difference Between the Flu and a Cold?

Pharmasave Black Diamond will be starting to give Flu Shots on Monday, October 15th. No appointments necessary. New this year, vaccinations are available for children 5 and older.

October 4, 2018
Pharmasave Mobile App Saves You Time

Pharmasave’s mobile app and pharmasave.com enables you, as a Pharmasave customer, to digitally interact with Black Diamond Pharmasave.

September 29, 2018