This Colon Cancer Awareness Month, visit My CancerIQ to learn more about your colon cancer risk, and talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner...
Cancer
This blog features the latest resources and information from experts in Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Program.
FIT screening for colorectal cancer in Ontario
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) replaces the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in Ontario.
Undetected breast cancers are a serious side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, another crisis has begun to brew beneath the surface: undetected breast cancers.
I have cancer. How should I navigate the holidays during the pandemic?
Q: I have cancer. The holiday season during the pandemic is causing me increased stress. My friends and family want to see me. And I would like to...
Behind the Research: examining quality of life measures for older adults facing cancer
New study looks at functional outcomes for older adults — like time spent at home — after cancer surgery.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here’s some key things to know about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in...
Trial combines two kinds of radiation treatment for new approach to prostate cancer care
Phil Dubois knew he had to do some digging before deciding on what treatment path to choose after hearing his diagnosis of prostate cancer. The...
What does blood in your poop actually look like?
Blood can appear black or red in your stool. Look before you flush.
Pap tests save lives: Colleen’s cancer and pregnancy story
Colleen's care team delivered her baby by Caesarian section and then performed a radical hysterectomy the same day.
How to practice sun safety and protect your skin
Here in Toronto we have gone from nasty grey days and snow to glorious heat and sunshine in just a few weeks. And it feels amazing. Our long winter...