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Left Vs. Right Sided Colorectal Tumors: A Clinical Presentation by Dr. Scott Berry

Join Dr. Scott Berry, Professor & Department Head, Department of Oncology and Medical Director at Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario as he discusses clinical characteristics and biology of left- and right-sided colorectal tumours, their impact on patient prognosis, and whether sidedness can be used to predict the value of colorectal ...

By |February 9, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Left Vs. Right Sided Colorectal Tumors: A Clinical Presentation by Dr. Scott Berry

Ask a Doctor : Q&A on Radiotherapy

Left: Laura A. Dawson, MD, FRCPC, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. Right: Marissa Sherwood, BSc, MD, University of Toronto Department of Radiation Oncology, Toronto, ON, Canada. 1. What is radiotherapy and what are the main types? (internal, external, radioembolization, brachytherapy) Radiation treatment or ...

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Ask a Doctor : Q&A on Radiotherapy

FDA clears new drug application for CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumours

This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared an investigational new drug application for a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy called P-MUC1C-ALL01, designed to treat adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumours. The investigational new drug application is specific to patients who are resistant to standard of ...

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on FDA clears new drug application for CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumours

Update on the role of low-dose aspirin in colorectal cancer prevention

In 2022, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a recommendation statement on the use of daily, low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer (CRC). The USPSTF recommended initiating low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention of CVD and CRC in adults aged 50-59 who ...

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Update on the role of low-dose aspirin in colorectal cancer prevention

Interview: Jason Abramovitch

In 2020, Jason was diagnosed with stage 3b colorectal cancer at age 36. In this interview, he talks about his experience participating in a cancer clinical trial in Canada. https://youtu.be/uQ_bwU9GjMM

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Interview: Jason Abramovitch

Living with LARS: Naturopathy

Dr. Megan Bernard, naturopathic doctor, discusses a variety of tips and suggestions to help in the daily management of lower anterior resection syndrome (LARS) symptoms. The session is co-facilitated by Chana Cohen; Patient Support Counselor at Colorectal Cancer Canada & Connie Pickett; CRC survivor and Peer Support Mentor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lJzyKgQM3o

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Living with LARS: Naturopathy

Living with LARS: Nutrition

Nutritionist Jill Haverstock discusses a variety of tips and suggestions to help you in your daily management of Lower Anterior Resection syndrome (LARS). The session is co-facilitated by Chana Cohen, Patient Support Specialist at Colorectal Cancer Canada and Connie Pickett, colorectal cancer survivor and Peer Support Mentor. https://youtu.be/Y9RCFDqCgJc

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Living with LARS: Nutrition

Cancer Screening in Canada: Interview with Dr. Mel Borins

[:en]Dr. Mel Borins is a family practitioner based in Toronto, Ontario. He created the FIT test song to inspire more people to get screened for colon cancer. In this interview, Dr. Borins talks about the importance of early screening and the important role of family practitioners in this process. https://youtu.be/X9En5Dlv3HY

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Cancer Screening in Canada: Interview with Dr. Mel Borins

Interview: Jason from Man Up to Cancer

Jason Abramovitch is an early age onset stage 3b colon cancer survivor who received his diagnosis and underwent treatments in Ottawa Ontario, amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. In search of virtual support throughout his experience, Jason came across an online community: Man Up to Cancer; exclusively for men who have ...

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Interview: Jason from Man Up to Cancer

Acupressure and Auricular Therapy for Symptom Management

On December 3rd 2021, Physiotherapist Thi Tran gave a compelling session on the power of Acupressure and Auricular Therapy and their impact on managing pain and anxiety. This accompaniment to cancer treatments can mitigate drug side effects and help patients conserve their mental and physical energy. According to Mr. Tran, ...

By |January 25, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Acupressure and Auricular Therapy for Symptom Management
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