News and Updates

Over the years I have been interviewd for newspapers, and local T.V. broadcasters. My story of a rare diagnosis, and more recently, struggling to get access to life-saving treatments have been shared locally and across Canada. These articles, as well as video updates that I create myself, are available here for you to view.

I reached a strange milestone. As of December 1, 2025, I have lived with cancer for half my life. When I think back to the day I got the news, it’s hard to reconcile it with where I am now. I’ve lived...

Hi everyone,

I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. Thank you, as always, for following along with my story and for your continued support.

Quick update from me: I’ve given my sto...

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I have a bit of an update on the cancer story. It’s definitely a heavier update, but I want to preface all of this with the fact that my family and I remain resilient, optimistic about t...

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I have a really amazing update to share with you.

As you know I started an immunotherapy treatment in January. This treatment was not covered by the government. The pharmacy that p...

For Dave Tessier, living with alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) hasn’t been easy. The Kingston, Ont., resident was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer around the age of 18. At the time, he was four...

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I have something pretty wild to share with you today.

To remind you, I have a rare cancer called Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS). I was diagnosed at 18 with the primary tumor in m...

Kingston resident David Tessier is hoping for financial help and support from the community as he battles an extremely rare for of cancer. “I don’t want to stop fighting. I don’t want to give up,” sai...

This is a rough transcription of the KRock Interview. Click on the SoundCloud audio link at the bottom of this page to hear the original interview with G.

(G:) It is G, what is going on? It's well,...

Front Page Article

David Tessier's left arm doesn't move as quickly as it used to. The radiation treatments have left it red, sore and stiff. But no matter how painful, he finds that banging on the...