Families across Canada breathed a deep sigh of relief last month when Health Canada finally green-lit a new miracle drug for cystic fibrosis, but there are still more than a few hoops to jump through.
Health Canada says consumers should stop using these products, warning that frequent and long-term exposure to elevated levels of benzene has been linked to serious health risks including leukemia and other cancers.
From a start answering general health questions from migrant workers, pharmacist Eustace Orleans-Lindsay is now a leading advocate and enabler, helping them access health care and information.
