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Reducing barriers to cancer screening for trans and non-binary people
Dr. Ed KucharskiDr. 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
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Just the facts: Answering your questions about cervical screening
CCO Blog TeamDr. Joan MurphyClinical LeadOntario Cervical Screening ProgramAre you up to date on your cervical screening?The Ontario Cervical Screening Program recommends going ...
Oct 15, 2019
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Ontario’s cancer survival rates among the best and getting better
Michael SherarMichael SherarPresident & CEO, CCO
“Will I live?” When a person is diagnosed with cancer, this is often their first question.
A new international study offers ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Guidelines ensure consistent high-quality care across the province
Dr. Leta ForbesDr. Leta Forbes, Medical OncologistProvincial Head, Systemic Treatment ProgramOntario Health (Cancer Care Ontario)Reactions to the injection of certain cancer ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Connecting care, 24/7
CCO Blog TeamJulia 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
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Ieva and Malcolm: In sickness and in health
CCO Blog TeamWhen a couple can count their wedding anniversaries in decades, they usually have their relationship pretty well worked out. But as Malcolm and Ieva F. discovered, ...
Aug 26, 2019
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Easing cancer’s burden on mental health
Colleen FoxIn 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
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Camille G.: Using her cancer experience to help others
Camille G.In 2012, I was diagnosed with cancer. I was 19 years old at the time, just days into my second year of university.Camille G. Patient & Family AdvisorCancer ...
Jul 22, 2019
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Relief available for chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
Kathy VuNausea 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
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Same place, new test: Ontario launches a new at-home test to check for colorectal cancer
Dr. Catherine DubéDr. Catherine DubéClinical Lead, ColonCancerCheckCancer Care OntarioI recently saw a woman in my practice who had colorectal cancer (commonly called ‘colon’ cancer ...
Jun 21, 2019
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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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Why it’s so important to quit smoking when you have cancer
Dr. Bill EvansIf you’ve been diagnosed with cancer or had a loved one receive this news, you know that it can be quite overwhelming. There are often multiple clinic visits and ...
May 28, 2019
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