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Dr. Ed Kucharski
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Reducing barriers to cancer screening for trans and non-binary people

Dr. Ed Kucharski
Dr. Edward KucharskiAmong the many healthcare challenges facing trans and non-binary people, cancer poses a multi-edge threat. Not only are trans and non-binary ...
Nov 26, 2019
Joan Murphy
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Just the facts: Answering your questions about cervical screening

CCO Blog Team
Dr. Joan MurphyClinical LeadOntario Cervical Screening ProgramAre you up to date on your cervical screening?The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends going ...
Oct 15, 2019
Dr. Leta Forbes
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Guidelines ensure consistent high-quality care across the province

Dr. Leta Forbes
Dr. Leta Forbes, Medical OncologistProvincial Head, Systemic Treatment ProgramOntario Health (Cancer Care Ontario)Reactions to the injection of certain cancer ...
Sep 23, 2019
Julia A.
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Connecting care, 24/7

CCO Blog Team
Julia A.When Julia A. attended a patient education session about starting chemotherapy, one of the most important pieces of information she received was the phone ...
Sep 11, 2019
Colleen Fox
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Easing cancer’s burden on mental health

Colleen Fox
In any given year, one in five Canadians will suffer from a mental health problem. For people living with cancer and their families, the risk is significantly ...
Aug 9, 2019
Kathy Vu
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Relief available for chemo-induced nausea and vomiting

Kathy Vu
Nausea and vomiting due to cancer treatment are two of the most dreaded side effects of chemotherapy for many patients and their care providers. The good news is ...
Jul 8, 2019
Dr. Catherine Dubé
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Same place, new test: Ontario launches a new at-home test to check for colorectal cancer

Dr. Catherine Dubé
Dr. Catherine DubéClinical Lead, ColonCancerCheckCancer Care OntarioI recently saw a woman in my practice who had colorectal cancer (commonly called ‘colon’ cancer ...
Jun 21, 2019
Arlene H.
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Ontario Cancer Plan: A message of hope

Arlene H.
A quick glance at cancer statistics can be quite sobering: Nearly one out of every two people in Ontario will develop cancer in their lifetime, and the number of ...
Jun 17, 2019
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6 lesser-known ways to reduce cancer risk

CCO Blog Team
Many people think cancer isn’t in their power to control. They’re convinced it’s all a matter of “bad genes” — or just plain bad luck.While it’s true you can’t ...
Feb 12, 2019
Occupational cancer research
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Towards healthier workplaces: The importance of researching occupational cancer

CCO Blog Team
We spend an average of one-third of our waking hours at work, so it's important that our workplaces are safe and free from hazards.But for many Ontarians, that isn’ ...
Jan 31, 2019
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Welcome to the new CCO websites

CCO Blog Team
Our websites have been completely redesigned to be mobile-friendly, accessible to everyone and to make it as easy as possible for you to quickly find what you need. ...
Nov 6, 2017